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Why does a dog always go for the toilet bowl water? Pretty gross, but it’s likely that your dog likes the temperature of the water in there. Try placing ice cubes in his water bowl and see how much he digs it! |
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Oh… the dreaded bath. But what choice do you have? Once your dog rolls in something stinky it’s bath or bust, so give these tips a try to ease your pup into bath time.
First, have your pup play games around the tub (or sink for small dogs) so it’s a fun place to be. Then, place your dog in the tub with no water in it, roll his favorite toy around in there and offer attention and treats. Do this repeatedly, slowly increasing the time he’s in the tub. Next, fill the tub with half an inch of warm water so he gets his feet wet when he gets in and repeat the procedure, again with treats and praise. Add a little more water each time, eventually pouring water over him and in no time, you’ll have a sparkling clean bathing beauty. Woof Report is a free weekday email newsletter with pup-perfect dog care tips, news, products & more! Sign up at www.woofreport.com or become a Facebook Fan. |
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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. Woof Report is a free weekday email newsletter with pup-perfect dog care tips, news, products & more! Sign up at www.woofreport.com or become a Facebook Fan. |
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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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If your dog needs a drink and you don’t have a bowl – but you do have an unused poop bag in your pocket – roll down the top of the bag to form a make-shift bowl and fill it with water. Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle Puppy prefers this method to every portable dog bowl I’ve ever tried (and I’ve tried a lot.) |
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The Canvas Tote Travel Bowl by Wagware runs about $50 and does double duty – it’s a travel water bowl for Fido and sassy tote bag for mom! Great for the car, the beach, a back yard BBQ at a friend’s – you name it! Very stylish and made from a durable canvas. You can easily stash a few bottles of water in the bag then crack them open when thirst kicks in.
Holds 18 oz. of water. 7″x4″x5″ Colors: navy, red, chocolate, Kelly green, tangerine or powder blue. |
