Heat wave in Esslingen: How to protect your pets effectively!

Heat wave in Esslingen: How to protect your pets effectively!

The summer heat has arrived and not only people, but also pets need special care to survive the hot temperatures well. Franziska Häberle from the Filderstadt animal protection association gives valuable tips in this context to protect animals from the heat. According to the Esslinger Zeitung, it is crucial that pets are accommodated in shady retreats and have access to fresh water.

dogs are particularly sensitive to high temperatures. They often suffer when they are taken with them, especially with extensive gas lines. In order to avoid overheating, it is advisable to carry out walking on shady forest paths and avoid hot asphalt surfaces. A practical "paw test" can help: If the floor is too hot for the hand, it is also uncomfortable for the dog's paws. In addition, water should always be carried in foldable drinking shells or bowling water bottles. Long walks should be avoided and breaks are planned instead. Overheated dogs should not be poured with cold water, but slowly cooled on the paws.

tips for cats and small animals

cats, on the other hand, search for cool places in the heat, but need support to find cooling inside. Tiles, basement or shady rooms are available here. Providing wells or flat water bowls in different rooms promotes fluid intake. In addition, wet food, drinking soups or slightly watered dry food can be helpful. Cooling mats or boxes with cool packs and moist towels serve as pleasant berths. It is also important not to tip windows to avoid accidents.

Small animals also need special attention. Cages must never be in the blazing sun or in winter gardens. Cooling facilities such as clay tubes, tile panels or frozen water bottles should be provided. Bidding fresh water several times a day and juicy vegetables is essential. In large heat periods, transport should be avoided.

birds, reptiles and fish

birds, which are often kept indoors, are also exposed to the heat. It is therefore important to set up cages in shady places and with good ventilation. Drafts should be avoided and bathing bowls are a welcome refreshment. Gentle spray with water is only advisable when the birds are used to it. External volation should be equipped with sun protection and retreat.

reptiles also need special attention. Too much warmth can have fatal consequences for you. Your terrariums should be checked daily to avoid overheating. To improve living conditions should be created with a damp substrate, plants or caves. Shadow places and water points must be available in free enclosures, and transports without air conditioning must be avoided.

For aquarium fish, they often show no symptoms in heat, which can be dangerous. Aquariums should not be in direct sun and the light times should be reduced. Regular temperature controls of the water are important and aquarium coolers or surface ventilation should be used. Sub -water change with cool water is necessary, but a shock should be avoided by water that is too cold. The filter performance and oxygen supply must also be adjusted if necessary.

Overall, it should be noted that the summer heat for pets can be a big challenge. Responsible pet owners should make sure that their animals are supplied with sufficient water, shady places and cool retreats to avoid heat stress.

For more detailed information and other tips on this topic, the articles of the Esslinger Zeitung and the AOK are recommended that provide comprehensive information on the heat situation of pets and describe their care in hot days. [Esslinger Zeitung reports that…] (https://www.esslinger-zeitung.de/inhalt.wehre-im-kreis-esslingen-pfoten-t- und-coolpacks-was-hitze-hitze-hilft.8bea9207-4872-9d527dae8a3.html) and AOK describes the importance of Shadow for pets.