Heat Without Shame No 12
- muttsandmischief
- 2 days ago
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š”ļø HEAT WITHOUT SHAME #12
PANTING IS COMMUNICATION š¾
Dogs pant for lots of reasons.
They may pant when theyāre warm, excited, stressed, uncomfortable, or after physical activity.
Panting is also one of the important ways dogs lose heat and help regulate their body temperature.
So rather than simply noticing that your dog is panting, look at the whole picture.
Is their panting becoming more intense?
Are they seeking shade or cool surfaces?
Are they able to settle?
How long does it take them to recover?
Do they seem comfortable?
š¾ One small thing today:
Get curious about your dogās usual panting.
Knowing whatās normal for your individual dog can make it easier to notice when something changes.
And if youāre ever concerned that your dog may be overheating, move them somewhere cool and seek veterinary advice.
Heat without shame.
Notice.
Listen.
Respond.
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