Making hot dogs of cool breeds

CHANDIGARH: Foreign dog breeds, which

Tricity

finds cool to keep, are unsuited to hot

desi conditions

. Coming to the vets with

climate-induced sickness

, many of these pets won't survive this

weather

without

special care

.

Veterinarians say the Chinese pugs, German Rottweilers and Great Danes, Swiss St Bernards, Siberian Huskies, Italian Cane Corsos, and French Poodles and Bulldogs must get home conditions. Indian summer can give them multiple health issues, including skin disease and stomach disorder.

Dr JC Kochar, a veterinarian and local patron the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty against Animals (SPCA), says the daily average count of foreign dogs at his outpatient department (OPD) jumps from 20 to 35 in summer. “The dogs have skin or digestion problems mostly, because of improper care and change of weather,“ Dr Kochar said, “Regular brushing, avoiding wet floors, drinking enough water, and below 20°C enviroment are a must for dogs from cold climes.“

Former Haryana animal husbandry department deputy director Dr MR Singla said: “Foreign dogs that don't get proper environment become irritated and aggressive. They must have specific nutrition and conditions."