Although throughout the year our pets may have the bad foot of suffering accidents or falling ill, in summer they are more likely to have certain problems that require medical assistance. We tell you what the most common reasons for veterinary emergencies are usually during the summer months.
Veterinary emergencies in summer
In summer we love to walk with our pets when the sun doesn't get too tight. We also love to take you to the beach, to the countryside... However, while spending time with our furry ones is wonderful for both them and us, it is more common for them to suffer accidents, poisonings, etc. than staying at home.
Among the health problems that usually affect our pets in summer and that require veterinary care are:
Heatstrokes
We've already told you about the dreaded heatstrokes. These are one of the main causes of veterinary emergencies on holiday.
If you notice that your dog has trouble breathing, keeps gasping, hardly stays and has been exposed to the sun, he may be suffering from a heat stroke. Act fast! First of all, take him to a ventilated place and refresh your dog with not very cold water. Then go immediately to the vet.
Remember, moreover, that there are breeds of dogs more likely to suffer a heatstroke than others. Very careful if you’re per rete is one of them!
Insect bites
Experts point to bug bites as another reason for veterinary emergencies in summer because we spend a lot of time outdoors.
Depending on what type of insect your dog is stinging, this may be more or less serious, but doesn’t neglect your pet for thinking it's just a small bite: it may be in great pain.
Poisoning
Proper nutrition is the basis of your pet's good health. That's why, be very careful what you feed your dog this summer!
There are foods that are totally forbidden to them and that are highly toxic to their body.
It's great that you take your hairy to family meals and barbecues, but don't even think about feeding anything you take to your mouth. I could end up in the vet with poisoning.
Drowning’s
No, not all dogs are good swimmers. Your dog may like to throw himself in the water to catch his ball, but it can always happen that an unexpected wave scares him or that someone jumps very close to him in the pool without waiting for him.
Your dog may lose focus, get nervous and end up swallowing a lot of water or drowning. Be very careful with these baths!
Its best that you’re furry always goes to the water safely and, for that, dog life jackets are a wonderful choice.
Eczema
These are caused by allergies that start in spring and continue in summer, but also by flea bites.
Eczema usually appears at the base of the tail and produces a great itching in the dog, to the point of despair. They are also very common in the neck and hip, but can occur in any area of the body.
If you notice that your dog scratches continuously and the area is swollen or infected, go to the vet quickly for treatment.
Trauma
Be very careful if you are going to walk with your dog in dangerous areas, as a bad tread can be fatal for him.
Sunburn
Just like we can burn our skin with the sun, it happens to them too and it is a cause of veterinary urgency.
For some dogs it is not advisable to cut hair in summer, as their skin can look much damaged.
Their ears, nose and lower body are usually the most affected areas, as they do not have hair to protect them. To do this, we can apply sunscreen for dogs and protect them from burns.
But sun exposure doesn't just affect them with burns, as they can end up with heatstroke.
So when you're with your dog in the summer away from home, make sure he always has a shaded area to lie down in.
Also, if you take your dog out when it's still very hot, the pads can be burned with the asphalt. Try touching it with your hand before taking your pet out.
In the face of all these unexpected problems that our dogs may suffer in summer, it is never too much to have contracted veterinary insurance that covers us before them.
For example, with the complete modality of the SegurCaixa pet insurance of Adeslas you will have veterinary assistance 24 hours a day and unlimited consultations.
A complete tranquility in the face of these unforeseen summers that our furry friends can suffer!