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Heatstroke! Summer Days Can Turn Deadly Quickly for Overheated Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Fri May 17 10:28:38 EDT 2013In the summer, a hot dog is both a ballpark staple and a veterinarian’s nightmare. Dogs — the four-legged kind — get “cooked” far more easily than people do. And that means dog lovers need to be… Full Article ›
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Preventing Heat Stress and Injury in Pets
By Dr. Dennis Chew DVM, DACVIM, Mon Aug 13 00:03:00 EDT 2012It always amazes me when, every year as the temperatures rise, there are still reports of animals being left alone inside hot vehicles, despite the fact that the dangers of doing so are well-known.… Full Article ›
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Beat-the-Heat Tips for Your Dog, Plus Breeds Who Are Most at Risk in the Sun
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , Tue Jul 05 10:45:15 EDT 2011While cats have enough sense to nap their way through summer afternoons, dogs need a little more guidance in warm weather. If you let them, dogs will follow their masters into the inferno. That… Full Article ›