Heat Got Your Pets Stressed?
Warmer temperatures are a welcome thing for those of us without fur, but your house pets often suffer in summer. Animals are susceptible to heat stress in the summer and need lots of extra water to make sure they stay healthy in the heat. Did you know that younger animals need more water than adults? That’s because a greater percentage of their body is made up of water. Young animals also need to drink more often because they take in less water at a time and have a higher metabolism.
Viewer Tip: Keep all your pets healthy this summer by making sure clean water is available. Clean water improves an animal’s metabolism, decreases disease and parasite risk, and promotes good health. Leave water partially covered to prevent evaporation and make sure shade is available if your pet stays outdoors.
Season: Summer
This information is provided by ATTRA, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Learn more about Water, Heat Stress and Drought at http://attra.ncat.org/downloads/water_quality/water_mgmt.pdf.
