Blog: summer
Summer Pet Hazards by Christine Attridge-Hardy
Summertime is a season that we all look forward to. Getting outside and enjoying the sun and the warm weather with our pets is not always as fun as we expect when accidents happen. Here are some common summer dangers to look out for while playing with your best friend,...
Heat Stroke in Pets
WHAT IS IT? Elevated body temperature >41 C (106 F) and increased respiratory effort,without signs of infection or inflammation. Normal body temperature for a dog is 38.0 – 39.0 C (100.4 – 102.2 F) HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? Heat dissipating mechanisms (evaporation from the surface of the tongue...
