cover such as plywood to prevent accidental fall ins by a dog or a child, or dump out the water to prevent mosquito attraction

If you don’t want to leave a pool in your backyard try a sprinkler. Waters your lawn and gives your dog and if you have kids some fun summer cool off time.

 

4. Day at the Lake

This can be a great family trip to go to a nearby lake or pond, serves the same purpose as a backyard pool. Sometimes a day in the water can overall help the body temperature of a dog. Keeping them cool the rest of the day.

 

The heat is here, you let your dogs outside for no more than 10 minutes and they come back in panting and going laying on the coolest part of the floor., what are some things to keep your pooch cool this summer.

                 Follow these 4 simple steps of keeping your dog cool this summer, and preventing overheating, or worse heatstroke. As well as a few signs to look for before overheating is too serious.

 

1. Provide Plenty of Water

Make sure there is plenty available water for your dog to drink. On a nice note maybe every morning give them a nice cool bowl of water, and during the day just so cool water is

available. You can also throw in a piece of ice or two into the water, just don’t give ice directly to your dog as it can break teeth.

2. Lots of Shade Provided

If you have an outside dog that doesn’t come in the house make sure there is plenty of shade for cooling and for your pooch to get away from the sun. Trees are nice for shade, but is not perfect, best solution is an insulated structure that is large and well ventilated.

 

3. Doggy Pools

If your dog loves to play in water then a large kiddie pool would be ideal. Make sure you get molded plastic, not the inflatable pools. This is a great addition to your backyard when supervising. Keep the pool in a shaded area so the water doesn’t get too warm, and change the water frequently. When the pool isn’t in use cover it with a solid

4 Summer Tips to Keep Your Pooch Cool

Signs of Overheating, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke

Some of the signs of heatstroke are panting hard, staggering gait, rapid heartbeat, dazed look, listlessness, restlessness, dark red or purple gums and/or tongue and vomiting. Best idea is to just keep a general idea of what is your dogs normal at a resting/exercise

rate. If you suspect a heat-induced illness in your dog, gradually lower his body temperature by moving him to the shade or air conditioning, apply cold packs to his head, neck or belly, or immerse in cool (not cold) water, giving small amounts of cool water or ice cubes to lick.. Don’t

start doing everything quickly with ice cold water, ect, this can send your dog into shock which is resulting in even a larger problem.

 

Best thing is take your dog to the vet immediately!

Special points of interest:

> Prevent “hot-dog” summer  syndrome.

> Pro-Anesthesia Dentals

> Chew Toys

> Rescue  Spotlight

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Lauren’s Leashes and Leads Pet Services Newsletter

August 2011                                                                                                                                          Volume 1, Issue 1