Protect pets from heat
Heat is dangerous for animals. Dogs and cats do not sweat much. They cool down with their tongue. This is called panting. Animals need cool places. Tiles or shade help well. Fish need protection from the sun. The fish tank must not stand at the window.
Drinking is very important in summer. Fill the bowls often with fresh water. Cats like to drink from a fountain. Too little water harms the blood. It can make dangerous clumps. Give several small portions of food.
Watch out with open windows. Cats can fall down. A net on the balcony protects them. Never leave an animal in the car. It gets very hot there quickly. That can lead to death. Cool down hot animals only slowly.
Dogs understand our voice
Researchers from Hungary studied dogs. They wanted to know: Do dogs understand our feelings? The researchers used only one short word without meaning. Dogs recognized the meaning anyway. They listened to the tone of the people. Encouragement sounds higher and shorter.
Food and dangers
Watermelons are a good snack for dogs. They consist almost only of water. That quenches thirst well. But remove all seeds and the peel. Too much melon causes stomach pain or diarrhea. Test small amounts first.
There was a bad event in the USA. Many dead dogs were found in an animal shelter in California. The police investigate animal cruelty now. Austria has new plans for sick animals. The state Carinthia wants to pay for an emergency service for animals.
