Well the time of year is coming round that epecially my dogs hate SUMMER lol

Just to warn people with dogs with long coats or thick/double coats to be extra careful when doggies are out and about playing

heat stroke and exhaustion can make dogs very ill and in some cases has caused fatalities

if out and about make sure you take water with you so doggies can havea drink
ensure that there are plenty of shaded areas that your doggies can go to lay in if needs be too

and when at home if possible get a solid plastic kiddies paddling pool for dogs to cool off in

The hottest part of days i have cold wet towels soaking in the sink so if needs be i can put them over the dogs heads and tums

I know most people will probs know all this but thought i would just shout it out for them that didnt as i had a freind loose a dog through over heating

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I nearly lost my Bernese to heatstroke May 2006. I still remember it like it was yesterday!! we were supposed to be going away and leaving the dogs with my mum (i still lived at home then) but luckily we were running late else my poor little man wouldnt be here now. We had a girlie in season at the time which is what caused it, they are all neutered now!!

You have literally minutes to save them once heat stroke has set in, we didnt even have time to get to our vets, had to use the one I dont like.

A gazebo is good for doggies to stay in the cool, especially the ones with the mesh sides as it creates a cool area and allows a breeze (if there is one)

Frozen carrot pieces make tasty and refreshing treats for them too!!

yeps thats another great thing

frozen carrots, parsnips, cucumber, apples sweet potato and even ice cubes too can help

my lot love nosing icecubes around lol


thank you for sharing you story and backing up what i have said


As heat stroke in dogs is something that alot of people still dont realise exists so there for dont have a clue about or what to do

vets should be at this time a year have leaflets on the ready and handy on what to do and how to prevent they are worthwhile reading as it may save your dogs life

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Stuff a Kong with soaked food carrot whatever takes your dogs fancy and Freeze it My big dogs love these. Giant Ice Lollies

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Ooooo yeah good idea Shell

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Am I right in thinking it's best to protect ears with a bit of sun lotion if they're white?

Jo

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yes your very right same with cats too as this is a way they can end up with skin cancer from too much exposure to the sun

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I had a Hairless Chinese Crested called Gizmo and had to cover him in high factor childrens sun block. But he did get such a wonderful colour and went really really dark in summer

Great thread Emma and excellent advice. I was just about to post that you should also do that with cats. Cats can take a lot more heat than dogs and people don't think about a white cat sunbathing. A lot of cats have literally lost the tips of their ears to cancer from no sun protection!!

But don't forget their noses too - althought they'll probably lick it off!

Cat with cancer from sunburn

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I had a patterdale terrier, had to part with him because he was full of energy and had nextdoor's cat. Was a babe with the family. but he was black and when we went for walks we always took an unbrella with us for shade.

Bit daft walking around with an umbrella in summer but you can use it as a walking stick and such xD.

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