Greetings my furry And feathered friends , (and humans too!!) …

I hope you and your humans are enjoying this nice warm weather….

But don’t overdo it !!!

PLEASE Ask your humans to watch for signs of HEATSTROKE !!!

Sadly, This is very common for pets at this time of year, especially if they have long and/or thick coats !!

Since dogs only sweat through their paws, this means that it’s a lot harder for them to deal with in order to cool off !!!

There are several ways to fight heatstroke:

1. a dog cooling mat (I have a “cool paws” Matt, which is sooo refreshing to lie on, and doesn’t require refrigeration!
2. Plenty of cold water (I Like mine with plenty of ice!!)
3. I also like to be misted with cool water…!!
4. Provide plenty of shade if outdoors
5. Limit time and strenuous play outdoors
6. DO NOT EVER , UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAVE YOUR DOG IN THE CAR WHILE SHOPPING, ETC.!!!!
7. Also, contact your vet and have your dog checked out ASAP if he/she exhibits any signs of Heatstroke!!
8. Short walks in shaded areas
9. Wipe foot pads with isopropyl alcohol
10. Stay off hot pavement and roadways… they can reflect and intensify the heat, not to mention burning paws…. Walk on grassy surfaces.
11. If your dog will tolerate them, use doggie boots to protect paws.