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7 Tips To Prevent Your Dogs Symptoms Of Heat Stroke During Summer

Posted by dogstrollers in Dog Doctors on March 4, 2010


Dogs and other pets are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans, so it will be important,when the temperatures start to soar in Summer to keep them cool.

A dogs symptoms of heat stroke may include increased respiration, redness of gums, distressed or frantic behavior, profuse salivation, vomiting and diarrhea.

Here are seven tips to stop your pooch becoming a hot dog..

1. Never leave your dog in a car(even with the windows slightly down)on a hot day.

2. If your dog has white ears or nose, make sure you use a pet sunscreen. You can grab some from your local dog doctor or vet.

3. If your yard doesn’t have many shade trees it is very important that you construct some sort of well ventilated shade area for your dog.

4. Check the weather forecast and if it is going to be really hot make sure you take your dog for a walk early in the morning.

5. Make sure that you have a number of water bowls placed around the yard(in a shaded area)just in case one is tipped over.

6. If you have a metal tray in the back of your truck make sure that you put a cover over it so that your dog’s footpads don’t get burnt.

7. If you have shade trees, an open porch or constructed shade areas make sure that this is where you put the bog’s bed and kennel.

If you think that your dog may be suffering from heat stroke, then you must get them to a vet. To help reduce their temperature, spray your dog’s body with cool or tepid water and then fan them. Do not use iced water!

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Dog Furniture Tips

Posted by dogstrollers in Dog Furniture on April 10, 2009


Another must have piece of dog furniture is a dog bed. When your puppy is not in their dog crate kennel and is out and about in the house, you’ll want to have a spot where they can comfortably lie down whenever they want to. By having doggie bed, you can set boundaries for the places where they can and can’t sit or lie down. So, if there are beds for dogs then they can be told not to go on the couch, and won’t feel bad because they still have a comfy place of their own.

Just like dog crates and kennels, there is a great variety of beds to choose from including a round dog bed, a bolster dog bed, a waterproof dog bed and even a heated dog bed some even resemble beds that we sleep in. Beds also come in all price ranges and if you have a puppy that likes to chew things, then perhaps starting out on the cheaper end would be best.

Along with the selections just mentioned, there are a few other pieces of dog furniture that can be recommended to purchase. They include a dog house for outside, some dog gates to prevent your pet from going in certain rooms, and even a dog ramp if your pooch is getting older and finds it hard getting around.

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