Keep a close eye on your dog as the mercury climbs. Dogs are particularly prone to heat stroke as they cannot sweat. When they are outside, make sure they have plenty of shade and access to water. Filling child’s wading pool can give them a fun place to cool off! If you are taking them out on a walk or hike, Ruffwear has you covered with their NEW Swamp Cooler Vest:
The Swamp Cooler Vest provides protection from the sun and cooling through evaporation. In warm climates, dogs typically stay cool by seeking shade during the heat of the day and moving around in cooler temperatures. The Swamp Cooler allows dogs to perform in hot climates.
To activate the Swamp Cooler, soak in water, wring out and place on your dog. The light-colored fabric reflects solar radiation, while evaporative cooling pulls heat from the dog. The integrated leash portal allows leash attachment when the Swamp Cooler is worn over the Front Range™ Harnesses.
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Does Your Horse Need Electrolytes?
On average, a horse at rest needs five to seven gallons of water per day. In the hot and humid weather we are experiencing at the moment, that can increase to 20 gallons of water per day and exercise can further increase those needs. When they sweat they also secrete salt and electrolytes which can cause an imbalance if not addressed. Supplementing with electrolytes can help address imbalances created by the heat and exercise and also encourage greater water intake.
There are numerous electrolyte supplements on the market, some designed for addition to the horse's feed and others for administration to horses before and during athletic activities. Read the product labels carefully and take note of the actual quantities of sodium, chloride, and potassium in the supplement. Avoid supplements that contain a lot of sugar and not much else.
At Moore Equine, we have a wide range of electrolyte supplements, some top dressed and some given orally. Stop by and talk to us and we can help you find one to suit your horse's needs.
Chickens also do not sweat. Instead they spread their wings and lift their feathers to let heat escape. Another sign you can watch for indicating they may be on the "a bit too warm" side is open-beaked breathing.
Make sure they have plenty of shade and water. In hot weather, chickens look for an undisturbed shady, cool spot to rest; providing them access to trees, shrubs or a shady umbrella can help meet their needs. A great DIY trick is to freeze milk jugs of water and put them in the run with the chickens, they will lie against them to cool down. Watermelon is a treat they love and putting it in the freezer first will help keep them extra cool.
Electrolytes can also be helpful for chickens in this hot weather. Adding them to their water is a simple way to help keep your flock happy and hydrated. Stop by Moore Equine and chat with our friendly staff about all your chicken needs.
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