Hello, I just wanted to ask a relocation question. I am planning on moving to Turkey or a different sunny country and want to of course take my dog with me. Hes 6 years old and in hot or even warm weathers he gets too hot and starts panting. I want to know if taking him to such country will make him uncomfortable due to the hot climate? Will the climate affect his health, etc.? Thank you in advance. Ilknur! https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,421#msg-421Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:22:16 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,434#msg-434 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,434#msg-434Thanks very much for that, you've made my day by saying that he would cope.

Thanks again.

Ilknur!]]> ilknur Ask The VetThu, 03 Feb 2005 12:37:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,431#msg-431 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,431#msg-431A Bichon Frise shoudl be able to cope with the heat.
If he ever appears distressed by it, get his coat clipped short.
W

]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 01 Feb 2005 17:08:19 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,430#msg-430 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,430#msg-430
Ilknur!]]> ilknur Ask The VetTue, 01 Feb 2005 12:06:12 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,428#msg-428 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,428#msg-428You do not mention what breed your dog is - heavy coated breeds do find it more difficult to cope with higher termperatures than short coated ones.
All dogs maintain their body temperature when they are hot by panting - they are 'air-cooled' - so that in itself is normal and to be expected.
It is important to find out what infections dogs in Turkey are exposed to - sorry, I cannot help you there. If for example, heartworm or ticks are a problem, take plenty of the right treatment with you to keep you going until you can contact a good veterinary practice over there to supply you.
Walter

]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 01 Feb 2005 10:57:55 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,421#msg-421 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,421,421#msg-421Hello, I just wanted to ask a relocation question. I am planning on moving to Turkey or a different sunny country and want to of course take my dog with me. Hes 6 years old and in hot or even warm weathers he gets too hot and starts panting. I want to know if taking him to such country will make him uncomfortable due to the hot climate? Will the climate affect his health, etc.?

Thank you in advance.

Ilknur!

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