Sure, the summer heat and sun are something many of us look out for as an excuse to hit the beach. But none of us love the infernal oven a car becomes when left in the sun for too long…and neither does your dog.
A warning has been issued by local Facebook page ‘Dilettanti tal-Agrikoltura siġar u pjanti’, who pointed out that they are already spotting dogs locked in cars as customers shop around.
‘It is important that you leave the window lowered for your dog, and ideally leashed. Just because your dog is in an air conditioned car, they can still get sick.’
The page attached a guide on how to deal with a dog getting car sick.
‘If your dog starts to pant or drool excessively, pull over and give it some time to calm down. Keep the car well ventilated and don’t feed your go too much before a long journey to reduce the chances of it becoming car sick.’
‘Puppies and younger dogs have been known to get car sick’, with adult dogs also being susceptible to car sickness but getting more resilient to it as they turn one.
#MaltaDaily