Hydrate Your Pet During the Summer

Pet owners must be on the lookout for dehydration in their furry friends as summer draws closer. During these hotter months, heat exhaustion and dehydration are major causes for concern because they can result in serious health problems or even death. It is significant to remember that preventing dehydration can be as easy as making sure your pet always has access to fresh water so that you can both enjoy a summer filled with fun.

How Important Water Is

Water is essential for keeping the body hydrated as well as for controlling body temperature and supporting organ health. Dehydration brought on by a lack of liquids can lead to symptoms like lethargy, dry mouth, sunken eyes, and panting.

Maintain Hydration

Monitoring your pet’s water intake and providing both indoor and outdoor water are simple ways to prevent dehydration in pets. During the summer, if your pet is more active than usual, you must give them more water because they lose fluids through sweating and panting.

Picky Drinkers

Some animals may have particular tastes in the water they drink. Give your pet clean, fresh water to ensure they get enough to drink. To make the water more appealing, add fruit slices, ice cubes, or broth. Incorporating a pet water fountain may be a good idea because pets sometimes prefer running water.

Please get in touch with us right away if you see signs that your pet is dehydrated or not drinking enough water. When treating cases of severe dehydration, veterinarians can offer crucial care. They could perform a hydration test and give them IV or subcutaneous fluids.