SAFETY
NEVER, NEVER ACTIVITIES AND BEHAVIOURS TO AVOID WITH DOGS
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ere we look at some key behaviours to avoid with your dog to ensure you both stay happy and healthy together!
It is never okay to leave dogs unattended in cars.
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NEVER LEAVE DOGS ALONE IN CARS It doesn't matter if it's cold outside or if it's just for a ‘few minutes’; you must never leave your dog in a car. Even when the weather is mild, but especially on a warm day, the temperature inside a vehicle can climb rapidly, as light/heat enters through the glass windows and cannot escape. Essentially, your car becomes a greenhouse. Dogs usually regulate their temperature by panting, but when they can't escape the heat of the car, panting isn't enough to cool them down. Your dog can rapidly become dehydrated and develop heatstroke, a potentially fatal condition. Even if you park in the shade, leave the windows slightly open or give your dog access to water, heatstroke is still an enormous risk. The symptoms of heatstroke are varied but can include panting, dribbling, an upset stomach, collapsing and fitting. If you think your dog has heatstroke, take them to the vet immediately!
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