in hot summer, pets have abnormal temper. pay attention to cooling work. as the temperature rises, the metabolism in the pet slows down and starts to be picky about food, resulting in nutritional problems and even physical decline. the owner needs to condition the pet's diet and replace sugar rich food with food containing protein and vitamins. water is a necessary substance for animals. due to the continuous rise of temperature, the amount of drinking water for pets increases. it is necessary to ensure sufficient and clean water source, and the pet's tableware should also be cleaned frequently to avoid breeding bacteria. thick hair is the "natural enemy" of pets in summer. go to the pet beauty shop to and subtract some hair for pets, but you can't cut too much. cats and dogs only have sweat glands at the claw pad. in order to help them dissipate heat through sweat glands, they should pay attention to trimming the hair near the claw pad. many owners simply put their pets in the air-conditioned room when they see that they are uncomfortable with the heat. in fact, this is a very unwise choice. according to the survey and statistics of the pet hospital, most of the dogs who come to the hospital in summer are "air-conditioned diseases". sunscreen should be paid attention to in summer. proper sunlight can promote the absorption of calcium by pets. however, long-term exposure to high temperature and hot sun will not only lead to hair color change and skin cancer, but also cause solar radiation. the manifestations of solar radiation are pet irritability, decreased appetite, increased drinking water, red eyes, open mouth breathing, elevated body temperature, and shock death.