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Food & Nutrition
Beat the heat with doglicious frozen treats
August 18th, 2009
by Woof Report, www.woofreport.com

   There is really nothing cuter than watching a dog lick from a cup between his paws. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. Instead of sending you off for pre-made treats, we invite you whip up a batch of Frosty Paws at home. It’s so easy, even your dog could do it.

Here’s all you need: 1 quart vanilla yogurt (preferably nonfat), 1 ripe banana, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons honey. First, puree the banana in a blender. Add the peanut butter and honey and continue processing until smooth. Then, add yogurt and process until all ingredients are blended together. Pour the mix into small containers like Glad reusable mini containers or Dixie 3-ounce mini cups. Freeze until solid and you’ll make about 10 per batch.

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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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