How do dogs dissipate heat in summer?

Dogs breathe with their mouths open and secrete sweat glands on the soles of their feet to dissipate heat.

The sweat glands of dogs are underdeveloped, so it is impossible to reduce the body surface temperature by sweating, but there are a few exocrine sweat glands on the soles of dogs' feet. So when the weather is hot, dogs will put their feet close to the cold ground to dissipate heat.

You can also dissipate heat by breathing. Many times, dogs can be seen panting and can secrete more saliva. The evaporation and absorption of saliva can reduce the body surface temperature, so dogs should drink more water in summer.

Ways to help dogs cool down

1, you can choose to swim with the dog.

It's hot, you might as well take your dog swimming. You can bring some toys and snacks, such as dried diced chicken, dried chicken slices, etc., and reward the dog appropriately, which can not only release the energy of the dog, but also cool the dog.

2. Blow the fan or turn on the air conditioner for the dog.

When the dog is too hot in summer, you can selectively turn on the fan or air conditioner for the dog and lower the temperature appropriately, but you can't stay in the air conditioner for a long time, and the temperature can't be too low, usually around 26 degrees.