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Please, keep your pets home on these HOT, HOT days!

This is what your dog is feeling when it’s in a hot, closed car: As a dog begins to get hot, it will become anxious, agitated and start pacing, Brainard said, which heats the dog even more. Then the dog will start drooling, maybe frothing at the mouth, vomiting and defecating, the veterinarian said. As […]

Please, keep your pets home on these HOT, HOT days!

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It’s hot outside, and pets need to cool off, too. Pet owners in the Washington, D.C. area who are without power are bringing their pets to clinics and hotels in an effort to get them out of the heat. Some additional ideas to help keep pets cool.

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Use extreme caution on the streets (especially the asphalt).

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It’s brutally hot outside in most of the country, so here’s a reminder NOT to leave your dog in the car. On days like today, it’s best to leave your pets at home. Thanks to the The German Shepherd Dog Community for sharing this graphic.

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Now that summer is here, remember not to leave your dog in the car, even for a few minutes, and even with the windows cracked. Instead, leave your dog at home while you run errands or have a family member take him for a short stroll on leash while you’re in the store.

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