Increasing temperatures correlate in pets insolation

Pet Sitters International offers 5 tips for the survival of insolation to pet owners.

King, NC (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

As the temperature rises, so do Fido and Fluffy possibilities of experiencing problems related to the heat. As the scorching summer days fall on us, Pet Sitters International (PSI) outlines what steps will be taken if a pet is suffering from heat stroke.

According to the program of certification of the Animal first aid chapter of PSI, which was created in conjunction with Thom Somes, the pet safety Guy ?, pets can easily suffer heat stroke.

"Stress and high temperature can cause a dog in the sunshine," said Ellen price, academic administrator of PSI. "Sunshine most often occurs when pets are left in a space with little or no ventilation during periods of warm temperatures and high humidity".

The symptoms of heat stroke include:

PSI suggests the following five survival if a pet is suffering from heatstroke.

1 Hold the pet. Mouth only if absolutely necessary. If muzzled, cool pet because it will be

cannot pant and cool himself.

2. Bathing or hose pet with fresh water (not cold) until its temperature of subsidies. You can also place your pet in a cool, well-ventilated space and wrap it in a cold, wet sheet or towel.

3 To prepare for the shock treatment. This includes placing the mascot to his side with extended head. If the pet is not gagged, he opens his mouth and throw caution the language passed their teeth with your fingers. Keep the language to keep the airway open. Raise slightly hindquarters of the mascot.

4 Monitor the temperature of the mascot with a digital thermometer.

5 Transport to the veterinarian or emergency animal hospital.

For more information about PSI, PSI's certification program or to locate a professional pet sitter in your area, visit http://www.petsit.com.

Pet portrayed International

Established in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's largest educational Association for professional pet, which represents almost 7,000 companies in United States, Canada professional pet-sitting and abroad portrayed. PSI provides members access to education resources and affordable link and liability insurance including a comprehensive program of certification, world of Pet Sitter magazine and annual Convention to search for the PSI. For more information, visit http://www.petsit.com, official Pet Sitter Locator ? home, or visit PSIStoreOnline, the largest retailer of specialty products for pet sitters and pet sitter business.

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Courtney Klein
Pet Sitters International
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