Dogs | Housing and environment (kennels／temperature and humidity／lighting／safety) | Evidence chain

FAQ

When is the best time to walk a dog in hot weather?

Move it to early morning or night, shorten the outing and bring water. When humidity is high the efficiency of heat loss by panting falls, and in the hot season brachycephalic and overweight dogs are better served by indoor activity and scent games. Before going out, test the ground with the back of your hand, and if it cannot stay there for a few seconds do not walk — asphalt, concrete and sand burn the paw pads, the damage appears late and can ulcerate, so move to grass or shade.

暑い時期、犬の散歩はいつ行くのがよいですか。 — 早朝か夜間に移し、時間を短くして水を持って行きます。湿度が高いとパンティングによる放熱の効率が下がるため、短頭種や太った犬は暑い季節、屋内での活動やにおい探しの遊びに置き換えることが勧められます。出かける前に手の甲を地面に当てて確かめ、数秒も我慢できないなら歩かせないでください——アスファルト、コンクリート、砂地は肉球にやけどを起こし、その損傷は遅れて現れ潰瘍にもなります。芝生や日陰に変えてください。

When is the best time to walk a dog in hot weather? — Move it to early morning or night, shorten the outing and bring water. When humidity is high the efficiency of heat loss by panting falls, and in the hot season brachycephalic and overweight dogs are better served by indoor activity and scent games. Before going out, test the ground with the back of your hand, and if it cannot stay there for a few seconds do not walk — asphalt, concrete and sand burn the paw pads, the damage appears late and can ulcerate, so move to grass or shade.

Does the flooring at home need anything special?

Large-breed puppies, older dogs, postoperative dogs and breeds prone to intervertebral disc disease need non-slip footing, which can be rugs, yoga mats or anti-slip strips. Running and turning on smooth tile increases the load on the hip joint and the cranial cruciate ligament, and an older dog may fall and fracture a bone. Puppies, short-legged breeds such as the Dachshund, older dogs and postoperative dogs should also be restricted from stairs and from jumping onto the sofa, using a ramp or steps instead.

家の床には特別な対策が要りますか。 — 大型犬の子犬、高齢犬、術後の犬、椎間板疾患の好発犬種には滑り止めが要ります。カーペット、ヨガマット、滑り止めシートなどが使えます。つるつるしたタイルの上で走って方向転換すると股関節と前十字靱帯への負荷が増し、高齢犬では転倒して骨折することもあります。子犬、ダックスなど脚の短い犬種、高齢犬、術後の犬は階段の上り下りとソファへのジャンプも制限し、スロープやステップに変えてください。

Does the flooring at home need anything special? — Large-breed puppies, older dogs, postoperative dogs and breeds prone to intervertebral disc disease need non-slip footing, which can be rugs, yoga mats or anti-slip strips. Running and turning on smooth tile increases the load on the hip joint and the cranial cruciate ligament, and an older dog may fall and fracture a bone. Puppies, short-legged breeds such as the Dachshund, older dogs and postoperative dogs should also be restricted from stairs and from jumping onto the sofa, using a ramp or steps instead.

How should the home be arranged for two or more dogs?

Food bowls, water bowls, resting places and toys should be separated and greater in number than the dogs, and feeding should be done in separate areas or at separate times. A new dog starts with a period of separation by area, which doubles as quarantine for infectious disease and parasites, then meets the others on neutral ground, and then shares space gradually. After a fight, examine the dog even if it looks unharmed, because puncture wounds can cause deep infection or thoracic injury.

2 頭以上の犬を飼う場合、家の中はどう整えますか。 — 食器、水入れ、休む場所、おもちゃは分けて置き、数は頭数より多くし、給餌は場所を分けるか時間をずらします。新しい犬を迎えるときは、まず場所を分けた隔離期間を置き、これを感染症と寄生虫の検疫も兼ねさせ、次に中立の場所で対面させ、それから段階的に同じ空間にします。けんかの後は外見に傷がなくても検査が必要で、刺し傷は深部の感染や胸腔の損傷を起こすことがあります。

How should the home be arranged for two or more dogs? — Food bowls, water bowls, resting places and toys should be separated and greater in number than the dogs, and feeding should be done in separate areas or at separate times. A new dog starts with a period of separation by area, which doubles as quarantine for infectious disease and parasites, then meets the others on neutral ground, and then shares space gradually. After a fight, examine the dog even if it looks unharmed, because puncture wounds can cause deep infection or thoracic injury.