Heatstroke Prevention (5)
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Keep Runs Fun: A Comical Cautionary Tale
By Dr. Andy Roark, May 17, 2013Fortunately, because I’m so slow, my Vizsla and I get to spend lots of time enjoying our runs. If I ever fall off the exercise wagon, he’s right there, staring intently at me while I… Full Article ›
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Avoid These 5 Common Pet Emergencies
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 6, 2013Few things are sadder in medicine — either human or animal — than a patient sickened or even killed by something that could have easily been prevented. In my more than three decades… Full Article ›
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Preventing Heat Stress and Injury in Pets
By Dr. Dennis Chew, Aug 13, 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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Teach Your Dog to Drink Out of a Water Bottle
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Teaching your dog to drink out of a water bottle is a cute and memorable party trick. But beyond that, there are practical reasons to teach your pup to drink out of a bottle. It’s a perfect… Full Article ›
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Heatstroke! Summer Days Can Turn Deadly Quickly for Overheated Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker , May 17, 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… Full Article ›