Got this through newsletter with our Vet insurance. I thought this was interesting, basic chart but usefull info on it. Especially given the harsh summers some of us experience.
That is very interesting given the temperature in Adelaide at the moment! Bailey still wants to run around but we restrict any outside time to 20-30 minutes and always in the shade. He is always accompanied outside at the minute. We have drinking on cue so we know he will remain hydrated.
Here in Cornwall , we have had very warm spring months for the past few years . Being a tourist region , many people bring their dogs on holiday , I find it quite distressing to see them on the beach, tied up, no shade and no evidence of water for them and still they are left in cars . Most of our major resort car parks now have a notice by the pay and display machine , warning that if a dog is left unattended , the council reserve the right to break into the car to get the dog out , but still it happens , poor things .
That is so depressing for us northerners. If we get to 20 degrees it's classed as a heatwave and we all. We'd go get our factor 50 out
Yep that is why trip to the beach is at 6am and back home as the sun starts to rise over the hill. 27c during the night tonight but that wont be until about 4am ish and 42 on Sunday day time. If Vanilla is out in the garden it is under the parasols or nothing. We see plenty of people walk their dogs on their beach/pavement during the day and you just know the sand/pavement burns their paws. Always say something but know it lands on death ears. Plus been a few stories of people leaving their dogs in cars, with some deadly consequences.
Gosh, it only starts getting unsafe at 30 for most dogs? I know that Xena struggles in the mid 20s, not helped by her coat colour. I've just checked the forecast for today and it's 28 degrees I've peeked out the window hoping it was cloudy but it's bloody not so it looks like I'm getting out of bed and taking her for an early walk. Might get a stunning sunrise photo out of it at least!
Thank you sven for sharing, it can be, infact be helpful for me, as I stay in India where summers are approaching, we love to travel and knowing how much hot is too much for my Bruno is really helpful
