CroatiaDuring hot summer days, dogs face significant risks due to their inability to sweat effectively, relying instead on panting and paw pads to regulate body temperature. Common mistakes made by dog owners include walking dogs during peak heat hours (11 AM–5 PM), leaving them in parked cars, providing insufficient water access, engaging them in intense physical activity during high temperatures, ignoring signs of overheating, and shaving their fur completely, which can remove protective insulation. Veterinarians advise avoiding midday walks, ensuring constant access to fresh water, exercising dogs during cooler times, recognizing symptoms like excessive panting, drooling, seeking shade, and lethargy, and properly cooling dogs before seeking veterinary care.
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