Electrolytes

[Ilaria]

Hi, my 11 yo greyhound has always suffered heat but now he's really susceptible to it. Of course I don't walk him during hot hours and I'm very careful about heat management but I was wondering  if it could  be helpful to give him electrolytes during summer. I owe horses too and I give them electrolytes through Summer to help them cope with heat waves

[racindog]

I used to run with my first greyhound Ivy.  I too was a horse person and I thought it would be best -as Ivy would get hot for sure.  I asked my vet and he agreed and basically said it may not be necessary but then again it may be and a reasonable amount certainly wouldn't hurt her.  I ordered her a tub from KV Vet Supply that I recall was actually formulated for dogs.  Maybe some of the racing folks will chime in.  They are the ones who will know also.  Anyway I was pleased because despite running with me-which she dearly loved- she never had any instances of heat issues.  So I think it was a good thing and would do it again if I was running with another houndie. Like me you are probably aware of how quick you can kill a horse if they don't have their salt block so to speak so I learned early on, like you, to take animals electrolyte situation very seriously.

 

[greysmom]

As long as whatever you give them is formulated for dogs and contains no fake sugars, there's no reason not to.  I think it's in the "can't hurt, might help" section.   

[Ilaria]

Thank you! I'll have a look to products for dogs, I hope it will help poor Max  together with his beloved pool 

Edited June 13, 2022 by Ilaria