Not sure who made this handy dandy chart, but it’s sound advice. Keep your dogs in the A/C or in front of the fan with you!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
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Saturday Survey – Ooh, Baby It’s Hot Outside
I don’t know about where you are, but here in Northeastern Ohio, it’s been in the 90’s most of the week. Two of my dogs love the heat, and I have to beg them to come inside to cool off. The other refuses to go out at all. How are you managing your dog in the hot weather?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Brachycephalic Dogs and Heat
I’m not sure who made this handy-dandy graphic, but it points out why you have to be careful with brachycephalic dogs in the high heat of summer. These are dogs who have smooshed in faces, like Pugs.
All dogs need a steady supply of fresh water and some shade to lay in during the summer, but these dogs need a little special care to prevent overheating.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Heat Safety
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Can Dogs Get Heatstroke?
Happy first day of summer! Seems like a great time to remind all of us to keep our dogs cool when the temperatures go up. Because, yes, they can get heatstroke. Here’s a nifty graphic from the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. Click on it to view it full-size.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Top Five Tuesday: Alternatives to Leaving Your Dog in the Hot Car
Check out this neat summer safety infographic from PetFinders.com.
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Good day, and good dog!
Avoid Heat Stroke
Read and heed! It’s getting to be that time of year again. Seems like every summer I read about a dog left in a car too long who passes on from the heat. Such a stupid way to die.
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Good day, and good dog!
Can Your Dog Get Heatstroke?
Your dog can most definitely get heatstroke if you don’t take the proper care to keep him or her shaded from the extreme heat. Most parts of the country are experiencing record temperatures, which means we all need to be a little more vigilant in protecting our dogs.
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Hot dog?
Summertime is upon us, and at least in the Midwestern US, it is finally starting to heat up outside.
Because dogs don’t sweat, they have to lower their body temperatures by panting, which is much less efficient. This makes them much more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Dogs with short muzzles and those with any type of airway disease are particularly affected.