I really enjoy lying in the sun. There’s something in the warm glow of the sun that helps me relax; when I see the sun’s rays that are shining from the window on the floor of the kitchen, it’s me!
WHY DO DOGS LIKE TO LAY IN THE SUN?
It is a great feeling! However, many other aspects benefit my health, as well, during my time in the sun:
- We dogs need to maintain our body temperature at 101.5 degrees F (38.6 degrees Celsius) and usually move around in case we become too cold. Being in the sun will help us maintain our body temperature without burning up energy.
- Have you ever thought that a balanced cycle of circadian rhythms is crucial to dogs’ overall health? It controls patterns of brainwave activity, hormone production, cell regeneration and many other biological/biochemical activities over the day/night cycle. As such, similar to humans, dogs get enough benefit from sunlight, so it is managed.
- I’m almost 8 (in the doggie years, that’s 55!), and I’m starting to develop stiff joints. However, lying on the beach makes me relax. The human I have also ensures that I get a good walk every day. This helps to keep me active and my joints functioning.
- I love a beach day. There’s something about being in the ocean that is like a thrilling experience. However, feeling chilly and wet following a swim? It’s not a pleasant feeling! The sun’s warmth after a relaxing bath is certain to make me feel cosy as well as cosy and comfortable.
HEAT-RELATED PROBLEMS TO LOOK OUT FOR
In the absence of realizing it, dogs may take too much of a good thing, which is why we depend on our humans to be aware of these signs when the weather is beautiful and warm:
Sunburn
Like humans, dogs may become dehydrated. We may overheat and may get sunburned! The most frequent cases are breeds with very short coats, such as Dalmatians, Whippets and, naturally, breeds with small hair. They must be extremely cautious and avoid lying in the sun for extremely short periods.
My body’s areas that my body’s human take special time to take care of and are the most exposed to the sun include the following:
- at my nose’s bridge
- the tips of my ear
- the skin around my lips as well as my groin and inside legs
. . . as well as any other part of my body that has pigmentation or is.
She gets the excellent sun protection available for her dogs; however, she ensures that it’s not getting into my eyes. Oh! That would hurt! Also, she checks on me every short time to ensure that I don’t accidentally lick off the sunscreen like I might! Also, she checks to ensure that the product does not contain zinc oxide, which is extremely toxic to dogs.
Breathing difficulties
My pet’s dog walks. My friend has a shorter nose; he’s a bulldog and doesn’t perform well in hot temperatures. There are times when he has breathing issues at times, and when he’s too hot, he has trouble trying to breathe. If you’ve got a different breed that has a shorter nose, for example, a Pug or a Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, Chow Chow Mastiff Boxer, or Pekingese, Make sure to ensure they are kept out of the scorching sun. Only stroll them during the morning hours or later at night when the temperature is cooler.
Dehydration
Even though I could sleep for hours in the sunshine, My human was watching me. She won’t let me lay there too long and will make me change to the shade of.
She also ensures that I’m drinking lots of water in order to ensure I’m not getting dehydrated. She also brings a bottle of water along with an empty bowl with us when we go for walks during summer to make sure I’m drinking enough fluids.
However, we never go out during the middle of the day, when temperatures are extremely high – that is a mistake! In addition, she doesn’t let me out of the car during an extremely scorching (or even hot) day. We’re all aware of how hazardous this can be to the dog!
Heatstroke
It can be fatal and occurs when dogs become overheated and cannot decrease their temperature on their own. If it is not addressed, the condition can result in seizures or organ failure. Pets have been reported to pass out from heatstroke, which makes me sad.
The most vulnerable dogs are those who are obese, old, young, big-breed, flat-faced and have thick-coated coats. The risk of developing heat stroke is a result of sitting in hot temperatures.
It’s crucial to be on the lookout for any indications of heatstroke. These include crying, panting, red gums, vomiting or diarrhoea.
If you spot any of these symptoms, you should call the veterinarian immediately.
WE KNOW WHEN WE’VE HAD ENOUGH SUN
Even though I enjoy lying on the beach, I do know that when I’ve been through suitable and, even when I’m blissfully lying down and dozing, I’ll get up and head to a shaded area to cool off. Most of the time, I’ll lay on the cool kitchen tiles flooring.
It’s not comfortable having a coat on every day, but we aren’t able to sweat as much, just like human beings do. However, we do have ways of keeping cool that human beings don’t! Have you noticed us panting? It’s the way dogs sweat and cool off – we are also able to release heat via the pads of our paws and even our noses!