Afa and warm, health risk for 2 million animals - ANSA.it

(ANSA) – Rome, June 22 – The heat of these days puts a strain on more than two million pets and among them more than 50,000 older dogs locked in kennels Italian. These are the figures released dall’Aidaa, the Italian association defending the animals and environment, along with tips for their protection by the heat.

According to Aida every summer at least one million dogs and half a million cats who risk disease and even death for both their particular race (especially mastiffs), and because ‘elderly, or obese, or heart disease. The most ‘at risk are pugs, boxers and bulldogs, breeds that have upper respiratory tract rather small compared to their size. Even dogs also suffer from heat stroke – said the association – in this case,” we must act immediately by applying dry ice under armpits and groin, with cold shower and using a fan or air conditioning to cool.” Among other recommendations, it should be kept a balanced diet and plenty of fresh water, but not very cold, you should avoid taking the dog on the beach or take a walk in the early hours’ hot; attention to blows cold air conditioning. And never leave your dog in the car with the windows closed tight even while on holiday. (ANSA).