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A warning to all dog owners this summer: Outraged Aussie condemns beachgoers for one ‘irresponsible’ act – and concerned vets agree
- A man has called pet owners who leave their dogs unattended on the beach
- He shared online photos of two dogs tied up with their owners, nowhere to be seen
- The beachgoer said he saw small dogs fall over the wall while tied up
- Veterinarian Dr. Bronwyn Orr warned not to leave the dog alone, especially in hot weather
- She said owners should be aware of signs of heat stroke as summer approaches
- dr. Bronwyn said if you must take your dog to the beach, it is pet friendly
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An Australian man has scolded ‘irresponsible pet owners’ for tethering their dogs while they go swimming.
The Bronte resident posted to Facebook, sharing photos he took over the weekend of two dogs tied to a fence by the sand with their owners nowhere in sight.
While the man said he didn’t want to pass judgment, he wanted to remind dog owners that unsupervised tethering is no way to treat their pets.
“It’s not cool. Not fair to your dog… Not fair to the rest of the beach goers,” they wrote.
The president of the Australian Veterinary Association, Dr. Bronwyn Orr, agreed, saying: Yahoo the post should serve as a reminder of the dangers that dogs leave in the heat, making the weather warmer.
A disgruntled Sydney beachgoer has criticized pet owners for leaving their dogs tied up and unattended while they went for a swim
Australian veterinarian Dr. Bronwyn Orr said the post is a reminder to owners not to leave their dogs alone on the beach on hot days as they could develop heat stroke (stock image)
It is not known how long the pets were confined or what their owners were up to, but the disgruntled dog lover said he had seen such cases before.
He said on more than one occasion he had witnessed some small dogs slip through the holes in the fence to which they were tied and fall off the edge of the wall.
“Luckily, both dogs survived, but it could have been a different story if the fast surfer hadn’t dropped everything to save the dog,” he recalls.
dr. Bronwyn, who often works in emergency clinics, said dogs need more supervision than humans who can make decisions on their own to avoid potential risks such as heat stroke.
She discourages owners from leaving their dogs unattended, especially when it’s hot and they don’t have access to shade or water.
The vet said if you’re struggling with the heat, your dog probably is too.
“Heat stress is one of those things where it can be quite frustrating at times because it’s often preventable,” she said.
“Every year dogs die from heat stress, so it’s something people should be aware of.”
Owners should be aware of signs of heat stress or heat stroke, including excessive panting, rapid breathing, drooling, lying down or succumbing, or red gums.
dr. Bronwyn suggests if you want to go to the beach and take your pup with you make sure it’s a pet friendly place so you can take them on the sand
She said that while all dogs can get heat stroke, some will struggle more than others, such as those who are brachycephalic, because they can’t regulate their temperature well because of their short muzzles.
dr. Bronwyn suggests if you want to go to the beach and take your pup, make sure it’s a pet-friendly place so you can take him out on the sand.
“If you can’t, then I think the reality is it’s probably best they just stay home, it’ll be a lot safer and they’re not at risk of heat stroke,” she said.