R.I.P.P. Pit Bulls

As the weather get nicer and the temps get hotter, please dont forget to keep your pets safe while still enjoying the beautiful weather.

NEVER LEAVE PETS UNATTENDED IN A PARKED CAR......Temperatures cana nd will climb into the "Danger zone" within just a few miutes on a hot day. Experts reccomend the never leave pets unattended in a parked car if the temperatures are in the 60's or higher. Leaving the windows cracked DOES NOT GURANTEE PROTECTION, plus if your window is leaft down enough your dog can use this as an escape route.

Remember your flea / tick and Heartworm prevention.

Flea and tick season is officialy here. These pesky little bugs are not only uncomfortable to pets they also can spread diseases and sometime fatal health problems. TICKS HAVE BEEN VERY BAD THIS YEAR. By making sure your pets are kept on regular preventative you are not only protecting your pets from potential infestation you are also protecting yourself and yoru home from invasions as well !

Link  explains different flea and tick diseases in dogs    

http/www.dogsandticks.com/dog_tick_diseases/index.html 

Keeping your pets safe from toxic plants and flowers.

Below is a link that lists all toxic plants, flowers and foods to pets, you also need to make sure that any pesticides, weed killers etc.....are kept up away and out of the reach of pets.

http/www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/

Heatstroke

Heatstroke can be the serious and often fatal result of a dog's prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Below are the signs of heatstroke and the actions you should take if your dog is overcome.

Early Stages:

•Heavy panting.

•Rapid breathing.

•Excessive drooling.

•Bright red gums and tongue.

•Standing 4-square, posting or spreading out in an attempt to maintain balance.

Advanced Stages:

•White or blue gums.

•Lethargy, unwillingness to move.

•Uncontrollable urination or defecation.

•Labored, noisy breathing.

•Shock.

If your dog begins to exhibit signs of heatstroke, you should immediately try to cool the dog down:

•Apply rubbing alcohol to the dog's paw pads.

•Apply ice packs to the groin area.

•Hose down with water.

•Allow the dog to lick ice chips or drink a small amount of water.

•Offer Pedialyte to restore electrolytes.

Check your dog's temperature regularly during this process. Once the dog's temperature has stabilized at between 100 to 102 degrees, you can stop the cool-down process.

If you cannot get the dog cooled down and you begin to see signs of advanced heatstroke, take the dog to the veterinarian immediately.

ALWAYS HAVE FRESH WATER AVAILABLE TO YOUR DOGS AT ALL TIMES.