A Complete Guide to Beating the Summer Heat for Your Furry Friends in Hong Kong
Subject: Hong Kong's high temperature and high humidity in summer pose a serious risk of heat stress to dogs and cats. Through scientific cooling strategies and appropriate product supplements, the chance of heat stroke can be effectively reduced, ensuring that your pets spend the summer healthy and comfortable.
1. Understand the heat dissipation mechanism of furry pets
Dogs primarily dissipate heat through panting and paw pads, while cats cool down through evaporation from their paws, noses, and fur licking. High humidity reduces heat dissipation efficiency, making heatstroke more likely.
2. Identify groups at high risk of heat stroke
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, Pug, Garfield, etc.)
- Long-haired or large dog breeds (Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Saint Bernard, etc.)
- Young children, the elderly, obese people, and those with heart, kidney, or respiratory diseases
3. Symptoms and First Aid of Heat Stroke
Mild: Excessive panting, drooling, and low energy;
Severe: vomiting, purple gums, convulsions, coma.
First aid: Move to a cool place immediately, wipe the armpits, groin and neck with warm water at 25–30°C, drink a small amount of water, and seek medical attention immediately.
4. Best time to go out and ground temperature detection
- Avoid going out between noon and 4 p.m., and choose to go out before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
- Test the ground temperature with the back of your hand. If you cannot press for 5 seconds, it is overheated. Choose grass, soil or shaded paths first.
5. Hydration strategies and product recommendations
| product | Main Benefits | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Korure Pets Beef Bone Broth Powder | High in minerals and collagen, replenishing water while enhancing immunity | Mix the powder with warm water and drink |
| Cature Easy Farm Cat Meat Paste Bars | 83% water content, high protein, all-natural human food grade | Eat directly or mix with grain |
Increase the proportion of wet food and soup bags; make additive-free fruit popsicles and yogurt ice cubes; add a small amount of ice cubes or soup bags to dry food.
6. Cooling equipment
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Suitical Cooling Clothes
- Using patented evaporative cooling technology, water injection can continuously reduce body temperature for 1 to 3 days, and the body surface temperature can be reduced to 15°C below the ambient temperature.
- Lightweight and breathable, easy to put on and take off, suitable for furry kids of all sizes.
- The air conditioner is set at 25–28°C, the humidity is maintained at 50–60%, avoid direct wind, and set up multiple cool rest areas.
7. Essential portable items for going out
- Kanine outdoor feeding water bag : integrated water bottle and drinking trough, convenient for replenishing fresh water for pets at any time. Lightweight and durable design, suitable for walking and outings.
- Kanine Folding Water Pocket : Made of durable silicone, it is lightweight and foldable for storage, suitable for holding water or food, and is easy to use and clean outdoors.
Both products are easy to carry, ensuring your pet can replenish water at any time when outside and avoid dehydration.
8. Preparation and response for outdoor activities
- Limit activity time to 15–20 minutes, taking frequent breaks and hydrating.
- A portable water dispenser, a foldable water bowl, a wet towel, and a sun umbrella or tent are essential.
- Pay attention to the condition of your pet. If any abnormality occurs, stop immediately and provide first aid.
Conclusion
By understanding the principles of heat dissipation, managing the times you spend outdoors, and choosing cooling devices like the Suitical Dry Cooling Vest , along with hydrating supplies and portable drinking water equipment, your pet can stay cool and comfortable during Hong Kong's scorching summers. Preventing heatstroke is more important than treating it. Keep your pets informed, hydrate them promptly, and maintain optimal cooling to ensure they enjoy a healthy and happy summer.