13-07-2018, 02:15 PM
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Re: Dogs in this heat
Originally Posted by Panda
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In this heat if you take your shoe off and place your bare foot on the pavement for 10 seconds, if you can. I tried this the other day and could only count to five before I could feel my foot burning. Then just think about your poor dogs feet.
Yes, I agree Panda.
Last weekend when it was scorching hot, I saw a Bulldog - who can't breathe well at the best of times - being dragged along when the day was at it's hottest.
He looked about to collapse.
Don't these idiots ever look down the lead, and see the suffering on the other end?
14-07-2018, 04:13 AM
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Re: Dogs in this heat
Originally Posted by Mups
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Yes, I agree Panda.Last weekend when it was scorching hot, I saw a Bulldog - who can't breathe well at the best of times - being dragged along when the day was at it's hottest.
He looked about to collapse.
Don't these idiots ever look down the lead, and see the suffering on the other end?
22-07-2018, 11:00 AM
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Re: Dogs in this heat
My little fella has a thick black coat, and I do worry about him tolerating the heat. But it has gone on so long now that he seems to be adapting to it. His favourite walk is a shady path along a stream where he has everything he wants - good smells, soft and cool ground and an ample supply of water to drink. Sadly he doesn't like swimming, but he does paddle...
22-07-2018, 04:45 PM
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Re: Dogs in this heat
I have been taking my 'Westie' friend out walking early morning and late evening so it is cool for her. In between she has the run of her 'dog proof' garden but actually seems to prefer being in doors.She is the only dog I have ever met that suffers from agoraphobia - she will not walk across an open space such as a field. Her owner had her from a rescue centre and they said it was unusual but not unique. She walks by the river with me because there are lots of trees there and it is cool under her paws - and she seems happy with that.
I am really enjoying being a proxy dog owner!
22-07-2018, 07:56 PM
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Re: Dogs in this heat
Originally Posted by FridgeMagnet
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Our two chihuahuas, even in the heat we’ve been having lately, still shiver with cold frequently. We often have to have an electric fire on for them. They both feel the slightest chill!
There are lots of other reasons why dogs appear to shiver FM, excitement, anticipation, unwell, fear, nerves, etc.
I can't imagine they are feeling cold when it is over 80 degs outside, even though they are such a small breed.
I guess you know your dogs though.
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