By following these summer safety tips for dogs you can ensure you can have fun with the whole family this summer. Make sure your

How do you take care of a dog in the hot summer weather? Our experts give their top summer tips for pet safety, from navigating crowds to anxiety.

As temperatures soar, it's vital to ensure the well-being of your dog during hot weather. With these simple tips, discover how to keep dogs cool, comfortable, and healthy throughout the summer months.

Many dogs have symptoms of sensitive stomach such as gas and diarrhea. Learning how to feed your sensitive pup properly is key to relieving the symptoms.

13 life saving dog heat safety tips and information about preventing heatstroke during the summer.

Summer is a time for extra care for your dog's paws. Many owners like taking their dogs on walks to enjoy the warm summer weather, but they often forget one critical aspect: hot pavement can and will burn a dog's paws. It is tempting to take your dog everywhere you go, but it could cause serious injury if you are not careful. Make certain to watch out for this problem during the summer. If asphalt and cement are hot enough to cook an egg or if you can keep your hands on the ground for at least 10 seconds without feeling hot, your dog's paw pads will be burnt. This is especially true for puppies with tender young paws. Here are some tips to keep your dog from getting burned. How can you protect your dog’s paws from the heat? Dog booties Protect your dog's paws from hot surfaces with dog booties. They are designed to create a barrier between your dog's paw pad and the pavement below it, creating a protective barrier. While they might not like them at first, if you slowly introduce them, your dog might get used to them over time. Avoid walks in the midday heat Taking your dog for daily walks is a great idea, but you must be careful about the time and place you walk him. The best time to walk your dog is in the morning or at night when the pavement is cooler. Avoid walking your dog in the middle of the day heat, when the sun is the highest and the pavement is too hot. Try using paw wax Paw wax can be used before walks to create a protective layer to protect your dog against heat during hot summer months and harmful chemicals, like road salts, in cold winter months. Although you should still be careful if the asphalt temperature is too hot because it can still burn your dog’s paws. Moisturize Your Dog’s Paws You should moisturize your dog's paws daily to prevent injuries such as cuts, cracking, or peeling. If your dog suffers from these minor injuries his paws may be more susceptible to burns and other serious problems. Walk on the grass If you are used to walking your dog during the day, walk on the grass. Even on a hot day, the grass is usually a safe place for dogs to explore with their leash and harness because it is not as hot as concrete. So, taking your dog to a shady park can be a great idea on a hot afternoon. Check paws regularly After being outside, check your dog's paws for foreign objects like pebbles, weeds, thorns, and glass shards. You can use tweezers to remove these types of objects or you take him to the vet. Grooming Trimming your dog's paws is important to keep your dog's paws healthy and avoid injuries. When your dog's paws are on a flat, surface, the nails should not touch the ground. How do you know if your dog has burned paws? Your dog’s paws can handle anything a walk or stroll in nature can throw at them. However, a lot of human-made surfaces, including concrete, metal, pavement, sidewalks, and asphalt, can burn your dog’s paws. Dogs with these signs may have burned paws: Limping or avoiding walking Licking or chewing their feet Paw pads are darker in color than usual Pads are visibly damaged Blisters or redness

6 Summer Safety Tips For Dogs - Sharing 6 summer safety tips for dogs to ensure everyone in the family has their best summer yet!

Summer brings an increase in emergency visits to the vet. Avoid these trips as the temperatures rise with 7 summer safety tips for dogs and cats.

Summer Safety Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool Summer Dog Care Tips For Keeping Your Dog Cool and Safe This Summer: What temperature is unsafe for dogs in summer? Ho

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! It’s that time of year again, the Fourth of July, and that means fireworks. Fireworks can be quite scary for dogs, and believe it or not, the 4th of July and New …

Dog parks can be a terrific opportunity for pet owners looking for a safe place to socialize their dogs and get them some daily exercise. Before taking your dog to the park—especially during the summer months—follow these expert tips for making your visit as enjoyable (and safe) as possible. Remember to follow park rules and regulations, […]

For the most part dogs are our loveable, goofy, tail-wagging companions and important family members. However, teaching children to be safe around dogs, both those they know and those they don’t, is an important part of being a pet parent. This is a great social story which teaches children how to behave around the dogs in their homes and in their community so they can enjoy their company and remain safe. 2 files saved in PDF format: • A5 page story book (9 pages) • Pages sized at 8.50 x 5.50 (2-up on A4 page) and • A4 page (One page story) - Make sure 'fit to printable area' and 'auto-rotate and center' are selected when printing. - To ensure longevity, I recommend printing on 110lb card stock and heat laminating with a 5mil laminate. You can have it coil/comb bound or simply punch and insert into a binder. [ I N S T A N T • D O W N L O A D ] ------------------------------------------------- You will need software that supports the use of PDF files (Adobe Acrobat recommended). [ U S A G E ] ------------------------------------------- • Personal use ONLY. • Do not sell these files as is, share them, or use them in freebies. • You are responsible for having the proper software to download, unzip and use these files. • By purchasing this set you agree to the terms listed above and the full terms of use.

Do Huskies get hot in the Summer? Yes. A heavy coat puts Huskies at risk of overheating. Take precautions to keep your dog cool. We tell you how.

Help your cat stay as cool as a cucumber this summer with these eight tips on how to keep cats cool in the summer. Learn the signs of heat stroke and dehydration and what to do if you suspect your cat is too hot.

As you may know by now, I'm pretty passionate about caring for feral cats. It kind of happened slowly. When we moved into this house, my neighbor was caring for a group of ferals. We

Hello! A NEW PATTERN! ◊ This pattern is an ENGLISH Written KNITTING PATTERN to knit this life-sized BEAGLE PUPPY PLEASE READ ON... ◊ When knitted, your finished puppy will be Approx. 44cm/ 171/4in from tip of nose to tip of tail x 22cm/ 8in tall ◊ Included in this pattern: - Digital knitting pattern - flat knitting on 2 needles, body made with minimal seaming joining as you go ◊ Lots of how-to images to ease you through the pattern - plus pattern support from me should you need it! ◊ P.S I give yarn recommendations too, within the pattern, if you want to make yours similar to mine and if you want toy eyes (I used 18mm brown toy safety eyes) please search on Etsy first, there are lots of sellers here from all over the World! NOTE: Please don't confuse this KNITTING PATTERN with a finished knitted toy - I cannot give refunds if this is the case - I apologise for that! ◊ Your pattern will arrive as email via Etsy but you'll need to download the pattern from your pc or tablet, i-pad etc device Want to see more from me, including a knitting pattern for a barn owl? ◊ Take a peek in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DotpebblesKnits ◊ And a pattern for a dormouse on a pear here - http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/578312745/knitting-pattern-these-two-little ◊ And finally - for more of my ideas - of which there are endless (I'm ashamed to say!! - I seriously never stop knitting) - please drop by my Instagram gallery @dotpebbles_knits

Symptoms of Heat Stress ...

Does your dog like to swim? Will you be spending time by the water? Don't jump in until you've read our dog water safety tips!

Wondering about how to keep pets cool in the summer? Whether you have no A/C or are just worried about outdoor temps these tips will help your pet out!

It's so important to keep your pet safe, cool and healthy during the sweltering summer months. Here are our best tips to keep your pet safe!

Summer is definitely a time of fun in the sun with our dogs -- but it's a time when there are doggie dangers to be aware of as well. Today we wanted to share this

Us Up North Parent Moms LOVE our pets. They are like kids to us! Laura's Remy and Becky's Freddy are two spoiled pooches who deserve only the best care. For as long as we have had dogs, we have always taken them to the gurus at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in Baxter. We know our fur kids are in the best place possible whether they are there for treatment, yearly shots, boarding or grooming. I (Becky) am especially thankful that their amazing staff at Lakeland Vet is always gracious and forgiving when Freddy 'springs a leak' on their floor Every.Single.Time we

Oftentimes you associate allergies with sniffling, sneezing, and a stuffy runny nose. In dogs, allergies generally appear with GI symptoms, skin issues, or both

Your pet doesn't always know when he's at risk of a heatstroke. Here are 10 effective tips on how to keep dogs cool outside in summer (and why you must).