Summertime weather can be too hot to handle for many animals. A dog’s body follows a complex process to cool down. The only part of a dog that actually “sweats” are the footpads. When you compare the size of the pads to the size of a dog, you realize this very small area has a big job to do. To compensate, panting provides another outlet for a dog’s body heat. And size wise, the mouth,

While summertime is often a time to relax, play sports, enjoy picnics, trips to the beach, and backyard parties, the summer months can also offer some potential hazards to our companion animals. 1) Anti-FreezeIf ingested, anti-freeze (ethylene glycol), the day-glo green colored fluid frequently seen near curbs, is often lethal -- even in very small quantities. Because many dogs and cats like its sweet

Summer's on it's way - if you have pets, here are some tips to make sure they stay safe when the mercury starts to climb.~ Don't just consider the temperatureHumidity and sunshine can drastically increase the effect of high temperatures. When the humidity is high the body retains more heat and panting is less effective. Sunlight burns skin, and heats hard surfaces, burning feet - reflected heat makes