Summer weather is hot, and facing the high temperatures, humans are very uncomfortable, let alone dogs. So some pet owners choose to cool their dogs by letting them stay under air conditioning, shaving their fur, or frequently bathing them. In fact, these are all wrong. Today, the editor from Boqi.com will talk about the misconceptions of cooling dogs down. Come take a look.

Misconception 1: Frequent bathing and not drying after bathing

Many owners are afraid their dogs feel hot and sweat causing unpleasant odors, so they often bathe their dogs and sometimes do not dry the fur to keep the dog cool, all of which are wrong. First, dogs do not have sweat glands, so even in summer they will not develop odors due to sweating. Frequent bathing only damages the protective oil layer on the dog's skin, making it vulnerable to bacterial infections. Secondly, if the dog's fur is not dried properly after a bath, it is easy for bacteria to grow, which is harmful to the dog's health.

Misconception 2: Letting dogs stay in air-conditioned rooms frequently

Although letting dogs stay in air-conditioned rooms can effectively help cool them down and prevent heatstroke, dogs who stay in air conditioning for a long time can easily suffer from air-conditioning-related illnesses. Especially dogs that have just spent a long time in the sun should not immediately return to an air-conditioned room.

Misconception 3: Shaving dogs' fur as soon as summer arrives

Many owners think a dog’s thick fur feels hot, so they shave off all the fur in summer. In fact, this does not make the dog feel cooler but exposes the dog's skin directly to sunlight, making the skin vulnerable to UV damage.

Misconception 4: Trying to correct drooling habits in summer

In summer, dogs regulate their body temperature by panting with their tongues out, which causes excessive drooling; this is a normal phenomenon. Although this behavior may annoy owners, there is really no need to try to correct it.