Friday, July 19, 2013

Heat Tip


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Keep Safe in the Sun
When the sun comes out, we all want to make the most of it and our pets are
always eager to join in the fun. Yet just like us, dogs can suffer in the heat.
When going for a long walk in the sunshine, it is important to remember that
no matter how much they may run around, dogs are not inexhaustible. Be sure
to stop regularly to let your dog have a drink, and walking near streams that
they can paddle in will make sure that they can keep cool. The best time to
walk your dog is in the early morning or late evening before the weather gets
 too hot. If your dog slows down and seems to want a rest, then let them lie in
a shaded area for a while and cool them by pouring water on their neck, the
 pads of their feet, and their belly before continuing.

Summer is the perfect time to get the BBQ going, but this can hold all sorts of
 dangers for our pets. Dogs just love the smell of cooking meat but make sure
 that they can never snatch anything as sizzling sausages can burn their
stomach when swallowed. Also dangerous are kebab skewers and cooked bones,
which can splinter when chewed. Keep everything out of reach of your pet and
make sure rubbish goes straight into the bin.

While everyone is having fun, it is easy to forget that your dog could be overheating
 in the sun. Signs of heat stroke include (but are not limited to): excessive panting,
dark or bright red tongue and gums, sticky or dry tongue and gums, staggering,
seizures, bloody diarrhea or vomiting, and rapid heartbeat.

Ensuring that they always have somewhere cool to sit and cool water (not ice water)
 to drink greatly reduces the risk of heat related illnesses such as sunstroke. You can
 help your pet by placing cool wet cloths on his paws and around his head. Also,
offering ice cubes for your pet to lick is also a great cool-down treat!

Of course, no matter how careful you are, accidents can still happen to our beloved pets.
 PetPartners, the exclusive pet insurance provider of the AKC®, offers a range of insurance
 plans which can be quoted online within seconds by visiting www.akcpethealthcare.com or
by calling 1-866-725-2747.

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