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D J B Kennels
Jennie Shumpert                                
West Columbia, SC                          803-960-1949                      E-Mail   jennie@djbkennels.com
Jennie Shumpert                                
West Columbia, SC                          803-960-1949                      E-Mail   jennie@djbkennels.com
                                                                     













                     Make A Cool Treat For Your Pet
    Recipe is at the bottom of this page.



It's summer time! Time to be outdoors - enjoying the sunshine and warmth, but    
 it's also the time that our pets are most at risk of overheating and heat stroke.

Heat stroke causes incredibly severe damage. Affected animals first appear        
excited, but then appear to lose their balance. Seizures occur and the body          
slips into a coma. Multi organ failure will then follow. The animal is at grave
risk.

Emergency first aid is vital and you will need to get to a vet quickly. While you      
are contacting your vet, try to cool your pet by placing it in a room                        
temperature (not iced) water bath or by hosing it. Place your wet animal in            
front of the fan and apply ice packs to its head.

Your veterinarian will need to give medication to control seizures and to               
prevent further damage to your pet's organs. He or she may give it a water          
enema to reduce the body temperature. It is likely that your pet will be placed
on an intravenous drip. Your vet may also anesthetize your pet to prevent            
seizures.

Helping your pet to keep its cool this summer is vital and there are some tips       
to help you to do just that.

1. Having your pet clipped is a good idea. Daily grooming to remove                   
    unwanted hair will make your pet more comfortable and will help it to shed        
    excess heat. Grooming aids such as Slicker brushes and Zoom Grooms          
    are designed to strip loose hair from your pet's coat and are very useful.

2. Make sure your pets have adequate shade to rest in at this time of year.          
    Have plenty of fresh water in the shade so that it remains cool. Dogs can         
    only sweat through the pads of their feet and by panting. Evaporation               
    from the wet surfaces of their mouth and nose helps lower body                       
    temperature.

3.Freeze a cup or two of water and place them in your pet's water bowl in           
    the morning to keep the water cool.

4. Walk your dog in the cooler times of day, either early morning or late               
     evening. Stop regularly to give your dog a rest and a drink, or even                  
     better a cooling swim.

5. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws. Avoid walking on hot        
     roads and sidewalks.

6. Never leave your pet unattended in a hot car. Many say "I'm only going           
     into the shop for a pint of milk - I'll be just a minute". The 'just a minute'            
     extends very quickly if the shop is busy or if you happen to meet a                   
     talkative friend. On a 70F day, the car temperature can rise above 130F          
     in only minutes. The highest temperatures are reached in dark colored             
     cars with large glass areas.

7. Pets can get sunburned too! Your pet may require sunscreen on his or            
     her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur            
     on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.

8. Take care taking your dog to the beach. Ensure that your pet can find              
     shade or bring a beach umbrella or shade structure. Always remember to        
     take fresh water along as drinking salt water can dehydrate your dog.

 9. Short nosed breeds of dogs, such as Bull Dogs, Pugs and the                        
      Pekingese, are very susceptible to heat stress. Overweight dogs and             
      cats are at higher risk as are pet's with thick coats. Dogs or cats     
     with poor circulation, very old animals and dogs with any respiratory               
      disease are also susceptible.

Heat stress is a major concern over summer but a little common sense is all        
that is required to help your pets keep their cool and stay healthy!


      

                                 Make A Cool Treat For Your Pet

                                         16 oz of Vanilla Yogurt
                                          1/2 cup Peanut Butter
                                            1 banana, mashed
                                              1/2 cup of honey

 Place indigents in a blender and blend well.  Fill small paper cups to about          
 1/2 full and place in the freezer until frozen.

I use the small paper cups that hold about 2 onces. They can be found at             
most paper supply outlets.

KOOL TIPS FOR HOT WEATHER