Portable Air Conditioning - is the Smart Way to Prevent your dog from Heat Related Illnesses
Summertime
is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your pet as long as
precautions are taken to prevent overheating. Every year, the media
reports sad instances of a family pet being left in a vehicle or
small space in the extreme heat and not surviving. While pet owners
can choose to seek the comforts of cooler environments when the
mercury sizzles, pets rely on their owners to provide a safe and
healthy environment. A dog house air conditioner may be the solution.
As
preparation for the "dog days of summer" is just around the
corner, it is good to look at activities and products that will help
avoid a dangerous or fatal condition that is highly preventable in
pets. For outdoor pets in
extreme climates,
a portable dog house air conditioner is not a luxury item - it is a
necessity.
Many
pet owners fail to recognize that heat stroke is very serious. Dogs
and other pets can be in danger of experiencing a heat stroke if they
are not used to hot weather, confined in a hot space, or if they have
worked or played too much without cooling down periods. This
condition is commonly seen in dogs, especially in dogs that live in
hot and humid climates. A heat stroke in dogs can develop into a
potentially deadly situation in as little as 20 minutes or over many
hours.
Recognizing
the symptoms is critical which include extreme panting, salivating,
staggering, vomiting and diarrhea. As it becomes fatal, your pet will
become comatose and their temperature will range from 104-110°F.
"The main reason hot weather is an issue for pets is because
they are not able to cool off as efficiently," says Tom
Carpenter, DVM and former American Animal Hospital Association
President and President of Newport Harbor Animal Hospital in Costa
Mesa, Calif. "They don't sweat and have to pant to release the
heat."
Pet
owners may want to consider purchasing a dog
house air conditioner
to help prevent heat stroke in pets this summer season. A portable
air conditioning and heating unit is ideal for "creature
comfort" in
any climate and
is environmentally friendly with no carbon monoxide or fluorocarbon
emissions. These units can be set to maintain temperatures of 62-88
degrees and are
easily installed so that you have the coolest pet in the
neighborhood.