How to take care of pets & strays in this scorching heat? Check 

New Delhi: The high temperature of mercury not only irritates human beings, but this season can be unforgiving and sometimes fatal for our four-legged friends too.

So, how can we forget to take care of our pets or stray animals in such scorching heat?

The animal centre also claims to have received a number of complaints of dogs collapsing due to kidney failures and monkeys dying of heat strokes.

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Here is how to take care of pets:

• Provide cold drinking water to your pets time to time.
• Spraying with cool water, lots of combing to remove excess hair and keeping them indoors help them during the summer season.

• Every owner should keep in mind that during summer, their pets are prone to heat stroke, fleas, thermal stress, hair loss and diseases like tick fever.
• Take your pets for walks in the early or later part of the day.
• Do not shave off the pet's hair.
• One should plan trips to hill stations if they are taking their pets along.

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How to take care of strays:

Not only for your pets but you should also keep in mind about those homeless animals who are the most affected during the months of scorching heat.

The stray dogs and animals do not have proper food and shelter. You need to give it a proper home-like feeling if you have adopted the dog.

Feed the stray dogs and animals by providing them as much as healthy and home food as possible.

The stray animals need lots of care and nutrition.

Pet care tips also say that stray dogs should be loved and cared for to make them feel good in a new environment.