Ever wonder where the term “Dog Days of Summer” came
from? This came from the ancient Roman
& Greek belief that Sirius aka “The Dogs Star” was the cause of hot
weather. Sirius is the brightest star in
the sky and is part of the constellation Canis Major. It was thought that because it was so bright
that it must give off heat like the sun.
In Ancient Rome during the “Dog Days of Summer”, Sirius rose and set in
the sky with the sun so that assumption was that it was adding to the heat of
the day. This of course was is not the
case and in fact no longer coincides with the sun rising and setting.
A couple quick simple things to remember on those hot days
to keep your dog safe:
1.
Do NOT leave your dog in a hot car. Temperatures rise quickly and are dangerous
to your pup, if not deadly. On an 85
degree day it only takes 10 minutes for the temperature in your car to reach
102 degrees.
2.
Keep your dog hydrated – make sure that there is
fresh water available to your dog at all times and watch for signs of
dehydration.
4.
Walk your dogs in the early morning or evening
after the sun has gone down. The hot asphalt
can burn the pads on their paws. If it
is too hot for you to walk barefoot – it is too hot for them!
5.
If your dog is outside – make sure that there is
plenty of shade or shelter so that they can escape the sun.
6.
The heat is a great opportunity for your dog to
going swimming. Always be sure to
provide supervision to prevent injury.
Credit:
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/hot-weather-tips.aspx
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