Happy Groundhog Day!

Well, now that Punxsutawny Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter, it’s important for folks up North to think of ways to keep your pet warm during the last stretch of cold weather. Even if they have a fur coat, dogs and cats can be just as susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia as humans, especially if they are exposed to cold precipitation. The best way to ensure that your pets are safe is to try and keep them indoors as often as possible and to monitor them closely when they are outdoors, but there are other precautionary steps that will help keep your cat or dog healthy and warm for the remainder of the season.

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So you can not resist the graceful charms of the feline species around and want to befriend one of them? Well the most important thing you need to know before proceeding with your pet adventure is: how to provide for all its necessities in a proper manner and the most important consideration relates to supplying the right foods, so that proper nutrition takes place through various stages of its growth.

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photo credit: NJNL

Remember our Furry, Four Legged Friends – courtesy of Linda, at
http://www.thepowerofasimplelife.com

-exercise in the early morning before the heat of the day -never leave them in a parked car -the pavement is hot on their feet so outdoor animals must have a proper shelter. Sensitive paws burn easily on pavement and on beaches. -be careful of pesticide use -always provide lots of fresh, cool water. Dogs sweat by panting and through the pads of their feet.

-keep well groomed, but do not shave them as their fur protects against sun burn -keep away from puddles
-don’t let them ride in the back of an open vehicle

-watch for sunburn

-keep the air circulating indoors

-give your pet less food during extremely hot weather. Over eating can lead to over heating.

Without shade and water pets can overheat, become sick and die within a short time. Signs of heat stroke: · Rapid panting
· Lots of drooling
· Hot skin
· Twitching muscles
· Vomiting and dazed look

First aid for heat stroke:
· Wrap in towel soaked with cool water, or
· Place in a bathtub with cool water, or
· Pour cool water over the pet, or
· Put ice-packs on the animal’s head
· Call your veterinarian if you think your pet has heat stroke

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