During a busy summer, watch out for hot dogs

Summer is here, and it’s a time when many people start enjoying outdoor activities, festivals and more. This time of year can be scorching hot in California, which is why it’s so important to keep a close eye on your pets and the animals around you.

In the summer, you have to watch out for hot dogs and the stress that head can cause. If a dog gets too warm, it may become agitated or stressed, and those feelings increase the risk of a bite.

Dogs that are too hot can become disoriented

‍One of the risks of being around animals in the summer is that there is a risk that they could become disoriented and aggressive if they begin to get too hot. The stress of heat, at least in the initial stages, can make dogs confused and disoriented, making it more likely that they’ll stumble into people who aren’t their owners. If they get startled, there is a higher risk that they could lash out and bite.

The greater dangers in hot situations is that a dog could become overheated and suffer from heat stroke, but prior to that, they can be very dangerous to be around.

Discomfort can set a dog on edge

Since getting too hot puts dogs in danger, you’d think that they’d be lying down or trying to relax. Unfortunately, it has been shown that hot weather makes dogs and humans more aggressive. The discomfort of heat combined with more people around could lead to dog bites more regularly than in the spring, fall or winter.

What should you do if a dog is in distress or has bitten?

If a dog attacks because they’re distressed, it’s important for you to get medical treatment, for the animal to get treatment for heat exposure and for the incident to be reported.

Cases like this are unfortunately common, so you will want to talk to the pet’s owner to see what you can do to get your medical care covered. If they are unwilling to help by making a homeowner’s insurance or pet insurance claim, then you may want to look into your legal options.