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To what extent can hot weather affect dogs' digestion? I've noticed in the past that Jasper can get a bit loose in hot weather, but he did a poo puddle this morning (forecast is for 22c here today, which counts as a heatwave in the UK!).
He may genuinely have a bit of a bug as though he's eating normally otherwise, yesterday he refused a piece of kibble and last night he was quite whingy and needed to relieve stress by nibbling on fluffy toys. I also thought his tum felt a little firm. I just wondered how much I can attribute to the weather.
Then of course there's the need to wallow in and drink from stagnant puddles...
Generally when he has these 'loose' episodes there's no other sign and I'm not sure there's any bug involved, but he's not quite right now. Not 'vet on speed dial' ill, but I won't be leaving him at home with access to the new carpet
He does, and I wonder if that could be a reason - though of course he will be losing/using more fluids as well. I don't know if dogs lose as much water as we do when it's hot as they only sweat through their paws (plus panting of course).
He seemed really uncomfortable when we had a short gentle stroll in the cool woods. Then he did a HUGE soft, but not runny, poo, and immediately perked up no end
Haha No, I just wondered if this was a common tendency in dogs
Over the last couple of days his poos have improved, he's not been making such dreadful smells, and he's more lively, so he must have had a touch of something.
and last night he was quite whingy and needed to relieve stress by nibbling on fluffy toys. I also thought his tum felt a little firm. I just wondered how much I can attribute to the weather.
