Salt Requirements

[PandaGirl]

How much salt does a 6 month old border collie x need? Since the heat has really picked up in Darwin, I've found that Daisy will lick anyone she can find that is sweating. She'll do it for a fair while, 5 or so minutes if she can. Is this because she needs more salt?

Also, what's the quickest and safest way to cool her down if she gets too hot? I've been giving her a bowl of ice cubes to play with during the hottest parts of the day, I've also given her a few bone ice blocks. This is her first wet season and she's really disliking the heat.

Thanks

[sas]

Dogs don't need extra salt.

There are different ways to cool dogs down...

1) Cool Coats

2) Cool beds

3) Offer an air conditioned area for the dog to get out of the heat or simply allow the dog inside if outside is too hot

4) Clam Shell pools

5) Doggy Ice Blocks

6) Shaving the dogs belly

7) Make sure their food isn't over heating them like some super premium kibbles can

8) Keep the dog fit so it can handle the heat better