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Are Alaskan Malamute Dogs Afraid of Heat?
Alaskan Malamute dogs have lived in the mountainous areas of the northern hemisphere for generations, and are born with thick long hair to resist the cold. So I'm not afraid of cold by nature. But afraid of heat. Alaskan dogs are prone to heatstroke in high temperature and high humidity because of the difficulty in heat dissipation. Therefore, activities in the hot sun should be avoided, kennels should be located in the shade, and dogs should be given cold baths frequently in hot days.
When symptoms such as dyspnea, increased skin temperature and rapid heartbeat are found in Alaska, you should quickly apply a wet and cold towel to your head, move it to a cool and ventilated place, and immediately ask a veterinarian for treatment. In order to prevent dampness, we should change bedding frequently, and bask in insults frequently. After washing the kennel with water, it must be thoroughly dried before entering the kennel. Dogs that get wet by rain should be dried with towels in time.