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.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/clinics-hotels-become-cooling-centersfor-pets-too/2012/07/03/gJQAYqwnLW_story.html

Additional tips for keeping your pet cool: http://blogs.webmd.com/pet-tales/2012/07/hot-summer-cool-dogs.html

And REMEMBER:

Hot Weather Concerns for Indoor/Outdoor Cats

cats can get too hot outside

A heads-up for cat owners:

We’ve been seeing a lot of kitties recently with high fevers, poor appetites, and signs of upper respiratory tract infections (coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion). We suspect it’s a combination of the poor air quality associated with hot and humid weather and a viral infection, as most of the affected […]

The Ramones and Loud Fast Rules! Back in the old days….

One of the only ticket stubs I’ve ever saved! Check it out – it was a comp (free ticket)!

As a follow-up to the article about cats and toxoplasmosis, here’s a good article with the facts instead of the hype.

http://www.catchannel.com/news/2012/07/03/cats-and-toxo-facts-myths.aspx

Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks this 4th of July

Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks on this 4th of July!

By: EndPlay Staff Report

The Fourth of July is all about fun and many people choose to celebrate the occasion with barbecues, fireworks and brews. Sadly, all of these things can be seriously disruptive to pets.

In fact, some animal shelters report […]

Happy 4th of July!

Here are some helpful 4th of July tips for your pet (repeat post): http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2012/06/tips-for-keeping-pets-safe-this-4th-of-july/

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY FB WARNINGS ABOUT LEAVING YOUR PET IN A CAR: If you see an animal outside or in a car exhibiting signs of heat stress, call Minneapolis Animal Care & Control immediately — in Minneapolis, dial 311 (612-673-3000). If you believe the situation to be life-threatening, please call 911.

What Pet Stores DO NOT want you to know!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/cost-of-a-pet_n_1643143.html

Here are some helpful 4th of July tips for your pet (repeat post).

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2012/06/tips-for-keeping-pets-safe-this-4th-of-july/

 

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