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summer time can mean lots of fun for final, but not if he’s weighed down by extreme heat. Luckily up, compiled a few tips to help you best protect your pooch. First, make sure your pump constantly has some cool water. According to bustle. The warmer temperatures will leave Man’s best friend dehydrated, so don’t leave them hanging. Or they may end up getting water from places you don’t want them to like your bathtub. If you like Rover suggest, give your dog a wet towel to lay on, although that could turn into a mess. Bustle also says you should avoid pounding the pavement literally because of the pavement gets too hot for your dog’s paws. It can cause irritation or even burns. Prevented. Vets suggest that you avoid taking your furry friend outside during the quote heat of the day, which is usually early or mid afternoon. Try later in the evening or early in the morning for cooler weather. Web M D says that you should never, ever leave your dog in the car, even with the cracked window. The site notes that the car temperature could soar dramatically within minutes after all the dog days of summer should be a happy time for canines, right? So take care of them and give them the great summer man’s best friend deserves.

Vet warns about the dangers of wasp stings for dogs after puppy is attacked

The message comes after a Labrador puppy went into anaphylactic shock

Video above: How to keep your dog cool in the summerThough for a human, a wasp sting is simply painful (unless you’re allergic), for a dog, an encounter with the insect could be fatal. The warning comes from a veterinarian after they had to treat a seven-month-old puppy who had suddenly collapsed after being stung by a wasp in the owner’s garden. Molly, a chocolate Labrador, had to be rushed to a vet in Gilesgate, England after she almost died of anaphylactic shock. She had been stung multiple times in the mouth by wasps and a wasp was found inside her mouth, Chronicle Live reports. Molly had to be put on oxygen and have steroid and adrenaline injections to bring her back round, before suffering from hives all over her body and an allergic reaction on her ears. Fortunately, the puppy was able to return home later the same day and, although unwell for a couple of days, has made a full recovery. However, Molly’s experience prompted her vet, Adele Harrison, to issue a stark warning to other dog owners. She is urging people to seek immediate veterinary attention if their pet is stung by a wasp, which are more prevalent towards the end of summer and in early autumn.”Stings are very common but dogs going into anaphylactic shock is fortunately quite rare but you never know how your pet will react,” Harrison said. “Most dogs will snap at buzzy insects so there is always the danger they will be stung.””If your dog is stung by a wasp, contact your vet, and the same with a bee sting,” Harrison added. “A single sting would usually produce swelling, pain and hives and most of the time can be treated with just steroid and antihistamine.” The problem is, unless you witness it, it can be difficult to tell if your dog has been stung. Here are a few ways to tell if your dog has encountered a wasp, or another stinging insect, so you can act as fast as possible:WhiningHolding up a paw (if stung on the paw)Biting or nibbling where the sting went inDroolingPawing at the face or mouthSwellingHives (red, swollen, itchy skin)

Video above: How to keep your dog cool in the summer

Though for a human, a wasp sting is simply painful (unless you’re allergic), for a dog, an encounter with the insect could be fatal. The warning comes from a veterinarian after they had to treat a seven-month-old puppy who had suddenly collapsed after being stung by a wasp in the owner’s garden.

Molly, a chocolate Labrador, had to be rushed to a vet in Gilesgate, England after she almost died of anaphylactic shock. She had been stung multiple times in the mouth by wasps and a wasp was found inside her mouth, Chronicle Live reports.

Molly had to be put on oxygen and have steroid and adrenaline injections to bring her back round, before suffering from hives all over her body and an allergic reaction on her ears.

Fortunately, the puppy was able to return home later the same day and, although unwell for a couple of days, has made a full recovery.

However, Molly’s experience prompted her vet, Adele Harrison, to issue a stark warning to other dog owners. She is urging people to seek immediate veterinary attention if their pet is stung by a wasp, which are more prevalent towards the end of summer and in early autumn.

“Stings are very common but dogs going into anaphylactic shock is fortunately quite rare but you never know how your pet will react,” Harrison said. “Most dogs will snap at buzzy insects so there is always the danger they will be stung.”

“If your dog is stung by a wasp, contact your vet, and the same with a bee sting,” Harrison added. “A single sting would usually produce swelling, pain and hives and most of the time can be treated with just steroid and antihistamine.”

The problem is, unless you witness it, it can be difficult to tell if your dog has been stung. Here are a few ways to tell if your dog has encountered a wasp, or another stinging insect, so you can act as fast as possible: