35 Honest and Funny Photos of Those Just Trying to Beat the Heat (36 Photos)
The summer of 2023 was abnormally hot for many countries. And July set a temperature record. The heat became a serious test for both people and animals. This collection contains true evidence of how the world has escaped the scorching sun in recent years.
1. Kind people saved a squirrel that had fallen from a tree due to dehydration
Veterinarian Catherine Burke from PDSA, the UK's largest veterinary charity, explains how to effectively cool your pets.
"It's important to remember that heat stroke can happen to any dog, but those at greatest risk are flat-faced, overweight, large breeds, thick-haired, elderly and puppies," Burke warned.
2. Cools down
"Heatstroke is an extremely dangerous condition that develops when an animal becomes too hot. A dog's normal body temperature is 38.3-38.9°C, it may rise slightly with exercise or stress. If a dog's body temperature rises above 40 .5°C, she is at risk of heatstroke, which can cause seizures, organ damage, internal bleeding, coma and even death."
3. "How my dog survived the extreme heat in the UK"
Signs of heat stroke in pets:
shortness of breath or rapid breathing
fatigue
confusion
bright red or pale gums
shiver
diarrhea
vomit
salivation
foaming at the mouth
seizures/convulsions
fainting
4. It was so hot in Nara, Japan that the deer went down into the ditch
"To effectively cool your pet, move him to a cool area and gently pour cool water over him, avoiding his nose and mouth. If your pet is able to drink, offer him fresh cool water and continue dousing him. Call your veterinarian right away and follow his advice," she said. specialist.
5. "Water is free"
"Please don't take my box. I'm so poor. And I also wrote my name on it."
Never leave your pet in the car, especially on hot days. Make sure he always has access to shelter and shade, as well as plenty of fresh, cool water.
Avoid walking dogs during the hottest part of the day. Choose a cooler time, for example, early morning or late evening, and if it is especially hot, then avoid walking altogether. Skipping a walk or two is better than taking risks.
Any walks should be short, with breaks, and avoid strenuous physical activity such as running and playing.
6. Bear in Burbank, California
9. Ice hump
8. The rabbits had a hard time too
9. Baby Bella is cooling down
10. After a cool shower
11. The mailman cooked a steak on the dashboard of a truck to show the inhumane working conditions in the summer.
12. Sheep in search of shade in Ireland
13. An exhausted squirrel came to people
14. The chain is imprinted into the plastic
15. It’s 45°C outside, and the man continues to take care of stray dogs.
16. Candles in the Californian heat
17. Budget air conditioner
18. Arizona heat
19. It's so hot in Arizona that eggs boil at room temperature.
20. The fan became sad
21. The heat has overcome
22. This cat hates water, but allowed herself to be covered with a wet towel.
23. So hot that palm trees are melting
24. Marmalade turned into cola
25. Taking care of your pet
26. This is one of the ways to escape
27. Palm tree broke in Spain due to extreme heat
28. Water procedures
29. Meanwhile in Australia
30. It's so hot in Texas that the emblem on the truck melted.
31. Scrambled eggs in Las Vegas in 10 minutes
32. The asphalt has become soft
33. Heat in Denmark
34. Bilbao, northern Spain, 50°C
35. When the air conditioner broke down