Do dogs feel hot? Of course!

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Do dogs feel hot? Of course!

Do dogs feel hot?

Dogs feel hot. Generally, dogs will start to react when it exceeds 30 degrees. This is because dogs have very few sweat glands and they mainly dissipate heat through their tongues. Sweating on their foot pads can be ignored. . When the temperature is too high and the tongue cannot maintain heat dissipation, the dog will drink a lot of water to promote circulation in the body to control the temperature.

Avoid dog heat stroke

In summer, owners should try to avoid taking their dogs for walks during times when the sun is strong (noon to before 5 p.m.). And remember, the "golden 5-second rule" for walking your dog in hot weather: place the back of your hand on the asphalt. If you can't hold on for 5 seconds, you must not go out to walk your dog.