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Seven dog breeds facing severe heat risks in Indian summers
Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Saint Bernards, Samoyeds, Chow Chows, English Bulldogs and Pugs can face serious heat stress during India’s harsh summers, Business Today reports. Their risks vary. Thick double coats can…
The Story in Brief
Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Saint Bernards, Samoyeds, Chow Chows, English Bulldogs and Pugs can face serious heat stress during India’s harsh summers, Business Today reports. Their risks vary. Thick double coats can trap heat in breeds developed for cold climates, while large bodies produce more metabolic heat. Bulldogs and Pugs face added danger because their shortened, flattened snouts make cooling through panting harder.
Warning signs include sluggishness, dehydration, lethargy and breathing distress. Peak afternoon exposure, hot streets and exposed balconies can be dangerous. Shaving a Husky is not a simple fix, while grooming cannot remove the physiological challenges faced by heavily coated breeds. Owners should treat ordinary summer outings as potential risks when temperatures soar.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative is that large furry dogs alone suffer in summer, while small breeds are safe. That is wrong, but the opposite claim that every warm day is an emergency is also excessive. The clearest risk factors are heavy coats, large frames and flattened faces. Owners should judge conditions by the dog’s breathing and behaviour, with peak afternoon heat as the practical test.
Source: businesstoday.in
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