Summer is here. Although everyone is greedy for the coldness of the air conditioner, as dog lovers, it is imperative for us to walk our dogs every day, and this must be the happiest time for your puppy. Shake your head before going out. The brain is anxiously waiting for you at the door, and even hums softly, so you have to leave the comfortable room and go out for a walk with it on. Although it takes the same amount of time as a normal road, but when it goes out, besides gasping for air, it often decides to lie down on the road to rest before it reaches home. At this time, it should attract your attention. This is just because The weather is hot, and your dog may be suffering from underlying diseases. Let’s talk about this issue carefully.
1. Explanation of the psychological state
First, let’s talk about why your dog will always rush to the door waiting to go out regardless of the weather. Although dogs do not have the same developed brains as humans, they are The body's biological clock is much faster than that of humans. This is why he will wait by the bed before you get up and wait for you at the door when you come home. Because he completes the same thing stably many times, dogs Your dog's biological clock will remember it tightly, unless there is a stronger stimulus to change this biological clock reflection, so your dog will wait at the door every day for you to take it out, that is, you can let him deal with his psychological needs. It can also relieve stress. If your dog doesn't want to go out, he won't agree to go out unless his previous outings gave him a bad impression. The other thing is that he is sick and physically unwell and is not allowed to go out.
The bad impressions mentioned here are roughly divided into two types. One is the fright caused by external factors, such as being bullied or bitten by other puppies; being hit by a car; and even the puppy is afraid. When you go out to take a bath, they will remember your tone. Once they hear that you are going to take a bath, they will not agree to go out. The main reason is that the stimulation caused by fear is greater than the direct stimulation of the biological species walking the dog. Another bad impression is that what I am going to talk about today is a potential disease. If your puppy feels out of breath, chest tightness and sadness even after walking the dog for many times, then this is a common condition and direct stimulation. Let him not commit to going out next time.
2. Teach you how to eliminate the weather reasons
To explain why the puppy must want to be walked, let’s talk about the weather reasons. Although it is still the same 6 o'clock in the evening, the sun has not set at 6 o'clock in the summer, and the heat on the ground has not disappeared, so even though it is still 6 o'clock in the evening, the hot weather is definitely the main reason for your dog to gasp for breath when walking the dog. First, because the skin structure of dogs is different from that of humans, they do not have sweat glands and can only volatilize water and eliminate body heat through mouth breathing, so this is a common phenomenon. Then you can only ask the owner to work harder and walk the dog before 7:30 in the morning or after 7:30 in the evening. In this way, the weather reasons can be eliminated. If it is found that your puppy is not tired enough to stop and pant halfway. The situation is a little slower, so you might as well rest assuredAt first glance, your dog is not sick, but your dog is more afraid of heat. Starting from June, you can often take him for haircuts. Removing a fur coat will definitely make him feel much better.
Bichon Frize (definite introduction)
It’s so fun to cut the hair~ Beautiful babies are also very cute! Remember to take your puppy for a haircut for the first time. Be sure to praise his beauty. Although the puppy will not listen to your words, he will definitely be able to experience your encouraging tone and will not be afraid of grooming in the future. !
3. The flag for “invisible” diseases! ! !
If your dog still refuses to go out and stops to rest when walking, then please look down carefully. If your dog is still young, although he likes to go out in the summer, but will lie down to rest in the middle, or panting for a longer time than other puppies, then it is very likely that it is the first type of latent disease we are talking about! Tracheal diseases! Because different dog breeds have different body structure characteristics, there are extremely breed-specific tendencies for such diseases. Common ones include Pekingese, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, and Bulldog, especially mini breeds of various breeds. These Dogs often have congenital tracheal diseases, such as tracheal enlargement and tracheal collapse. The general behavior of these puppies is that they are often quiet and reticent. Even energetic young dogs under 3 years old do not seem to like running around. When they are impulsive, they have symptoms similar to human asthma, but they will disappear after a period of peace. Well, if this is the case, please take your dog to the hospital for a consultation. You may want to take an X-ray and the doctor will find out the problem. Although this disease usually does not affect your dog's life, it is recommended that you shorten your dog walking time in the summer to reduce your dog's discomfort.
X-ray digital film
The two pictures above are from two X-ray digital films taken by our hospital. The first picture is of a normal trachea, and the second one can see the obvious smallness where the tip points, because this picture is from a mobile phone. Reprinting, in the case of this picture, is more obvious, and by comparison you can clearly identify and identify the problem, so seeking immediate medical attention is a very proactive approach.
Now let’s talk about the second type of latent disease, heart disease. This is another common and serious cause. In the summer, elderly dogs come to the hospital to see coughs or feel something stuck in their throats. , almost 90% are such diseases.
Dogs suffering from this type of disease not only have breed characteristics, but also mostly older dogs. The rare ones include Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Chihuahua. Most of these dogs have a tendency of chronic heart disease. Inconspicuous symptoms, the patient has gradually developed shortness of breath since the age of 6 or 7, usually looks easily agitated, and often has purple tongue coating. He is not allowed to go out in the summer at all. Even at home, he likes to go to cold places. Air conditioning is the best choice for them. My favorite, if you are in a southern city, these symptoms will appear as soon as the rainy season comes, and they will get better in autumn. If you have these symptoms, it is recommended that you take your pet dog and go to the hospital for a checkup as soon as possible. Once the disease becomes acute, it can be life-threatening! Therefore, heart disease is also one of the top killers of elderly dogs. The main reason is that common symptoms are easily ignored by owners. If found early, they can be alleviated by taking medicine, which can prolong life and improve the quality of life. However, early detection is usually caused by acute attacks. are extremely difficult to recover and control.
It can be found that the first dog was wheezing mainly due to narrow trachea and insufficient ventilation. In the second picture, the area of the heart in the picture occupies almost half of the entire thorax, and the shape is also obviously special, while the trachea is not obvious or special. The rest are based on the doctor's auscultation and the third X-ray in different positions. Based on the examination and analysis, it can be confirmed that the dog suffers from heart disease. The precise diagnosis of X-rays is particularly important for heart disease. Doctors will use professional measurements and predictions to determine the type and severity of heart disease.
Therefore, if a good owner is to detect early, take good care of himself, and reduce the probability of disease occurrence, then your dog will definitely live a more comfortable life. There are other things to know about heart disease in elderly dogs.I will gradually sort out the content and share it with everyone.
It’s so hot in the summer, so take precautions before it’s too late. I hope you and your dog have a happy summer!
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