Heatwave: 8 tips to protect your dog in summer

Tunisian summers can be tough on our companions. Here is how to prevent heatstroke.

Heatstroke is an emergency

Dogs barely sweat: they regulate their temperature by panting. Above 30 °C, the risk of heatstroke becomes real, especially for short-nosed breeds.

Our 8 tips

1. Walk your dog early in the morning or after sunset.
2. Test the asphalt with the back of your hand: if it is too hot for you, it is too hot for its paw pads.
3. Always leave fresh water available (a fountain encourages drinking).
4. Never leave your dog in a car, not even for 5 minutes.
5. Offer a cooling mat.
6. Brush it regularly to remove the undercoat.
7. Avoid shaving it close: the coat protects against the sun.
8. Watch for the signs: heavy panting, red gums, weakness.