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Travel
Summer time heat: The ‘crack the window’ myth
August 17th, 2009
by Woof Report, www.woofreport.com

   The dog days of summer are upon us. When the weather heats up, so do the efforts to keep America’s dogs out of parked cars. Every year, beloved family dogs die waiting in sweltering parked cars for their people to return. And it’s no wonder. The inside of a car heats up very quickly and even more stunning is this result: a cracked car window barely slows the temperature rise at all.

There’s something we all can do to help pup passengers everywhere. Share the free resources from www.MyDogIsCool.com. See how outside temperatures compare with the inside temperatures of an automobile in varying temperature and download “Don’t Leave Me in Here, It’s Hot! Fliers” to have on hand if you spot a doggie in a parked car.

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Health & Wellness
The heat is on: How to keep your dog cool in the summer
July 20th, 2009
by Kelly Modzelewski, Dog and Cat Writer

   Dogs are affected by heat as much as we are. They can suffer from dehydration, sunburn and overheating. It’s best to keep them indoors during the hottest part of the day. Always provide plenty of water, inside and out.

Keep in mind that signs of heatstroke include: hard, staggering gait, rapid heartbeat, dazed look, listlessness, restlessness, dark red or purple gums and/or tongue and vomiting. You can gradually lower his body temperature by moving him to the shade or air-conditioning, applying cold packs to his head, neck or belly, or immersing him in cool (not cold) water and giving him small amounts of cool water or ice cubes to lick. Of course, contact your vet if he’s not cooling down.
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Health & Wellness
Hey look! That dog is wearing booties!
May 20th, 2009
by CJ Betancourt, MD, Exec. Dir., Foundation for Service Dog Support

   Protect your dog from injuries to the pads of the paws. Warmer temperatures are just around the corner, and it is important to remember that blacktop pavement absorbs heat, and can get a lot hotter than air temperature. One way to decide if your dog needs to wear booties is to remove your shoe and place your own foot on the pavement. If the pavement is too hot for you to walk on, it is too hot for your dog. Service dogs and other working dogs are at particular risk for burn injuries.
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