Suns Out, Tongues Out!
Just a reminder about over doing it with your doggie exercise pals as the seasonal temps continue to climb. Here’s what to watch out for:
-Bright red tongue, expanded in size
-Heavy amounts of drool
-Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
-Stumbling or Drunk appearance
-Body temperatures above 104°
Remember that dogs release their body heat by panting. Take more breaks than you might usually do when the temperatures are hot outside. When it comes time to giving your dog water, don’t go crazy with it! Small amounts given frequently throughout the exercise event is the best way to go. If you let a dog gulp down a ton of water at a stream or creek or from a water bowl you run the risk of filling their stomach and making it heavy. When this happens you put your dog at serious risk for gastric torsion (flipped stomach), which leads to bloat, which could easily result in death while out on the trail. Avoid feeding your dog during an exercise event. Just keep in mind that everything must be done in moderation when you’re exercising with your dog and especially during the summer months. Whenever Timber and I go for a ride I try to change my mind set and remind myself that this ride is for him! This ride will be a much slower pace. I never try to set a new Strava record when I’m out on a dog ride!!! It’s not about that.
Our dogs give us love and connection, it’s our job to give them responsible ownership. With a little common sense you should be able to enjoy miles of smiles!
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