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Do Dogs Sleep More In The Hot Weather. With that will come the major health problems caused by heatstroke and dehydration. How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Dogs with long noses are generally better suited for warmer temps. Yes most animals will just sleep in the heat of the day and it has been exceptionally hot.
Alternatively pop a T-shirt on your dog and cover vulnerable areas to protect them. It can be because of being locked in a hot car or exercising in hot andor humid weather. Therefore when dogs are producing more melatonin due to dark winter conditions they are going to sleep more. My cousins dog died after we played catch with him on a hot summer afternoon. Be aware not just of high temperatures but also of high humidity which can increase the chance of heat exhaustion in dogs. Their long snouts process warm air cooling it down by the time its breathed in.
We insist on leaving dogs in hot weather despite advice to the contrary.
It can still get hot and normally humid. It can be because of being locked in a hot car or exercising in hot andor humid weather. Swimming is a great way to keep dogs cool but stay safe The best prevention is to keep your dog indoors when the sun is strongest between 1100am and 300pm. They are vulnerable to sunburn too. How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Heatstroke can seriously affect dogs.