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Pet Fire Safety Day July 15

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National Pet Fire Safety Day is observed on the 15 July every year.  July is a month marked by heat, dry grass, fireworks, and outdoor fires—all of which can pose a danger to pets. House fires are one such danger.

To create awareness on this topic, the American Kennel Club (AKC), ADT Security Services and the National Volunteer Fire Council have teamed up for this Thursday’s National Pet Fire Safety Day.

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The AKC has provided the following tips to help protect your home and loved ones from accidental fire:

  • Extinguish open flames – Don’t leave your pets unattended around an open flame and make sure to thoroughly extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
    • Remove stove knob– Be sure to remove stove knobs or protect them with covers before leaving the house.
    • Invest in flameless candles – These candles contain a light bulb, rather than an open flame, and take the danger out of your pet knocking over a candle.
  • Avoid glass water bowls on wooden decks – The sun’s rays when filtered through glass water bowls can heat up and ignite the wooden deck.  Choose stainless steel or ceramic bowls instead.
  • Keep pets near entrances when you’re out – Keep collars on pets and leashes at the ready in case firefighters need to rescue your pet. When leaving pets home alone, keep them in areas or rooms near entrances where firefighters can easily find them.
  • Secure young pets– Especially with young puppies, keep them confined away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home such as in crates or behind baby gates in secure areas.
  • Consider using monitored smoke detectors – Monitored smoke detectors, which are connected to a monitoring center, allow emergency responders to be contacted when your pets are trapped. These systems provide an added layer of protection beyond battery-operated smoke alarms.
  • Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling – Write down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static cling to a front window. This critical information saves rescuers time when locating your pets. Make sure to update the number of pets listed.

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Staying aware and being prepared could save you avoidable heartache if a disaster strikes. Your pets are part of your family and deserve to be protected!


Prevent pet fire

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hp_1The biggest thing you can do to prevent your pet from being injured in a home fire is to have working fire alarms and extinguishers. Alarms with current batteries (checked regularly) should be placed on each floor or area of the home. If you’re out of the house a lot of the time, you might consider installing fire alarms that are connected to a monitoring unit able to alert the fire department directly.

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You should also be aware of these common pet-related fire hazards:

  • Never leave unattended candles or open flames lit around pets. Your dog or cat could accidentally knock them over and start a fire. The ASPCA reports that more than 1,000 fires are started accidentally by pets each year.
  • Chewed electrical cords are another common cause of home fires. If you’ve got young pets who haven’t learned this is unacceptable behavior yet, be sure you’ve puppy- or kitten-proofed your home by hiding loose cords away.
  • Stovetop burner fires can be caused by a pet (usually a cat) playing in the kitchen area. Consider using stove knob covers, available in the baby-proofing section of a store, to prevent accidental burner fires.

Take your dog swimming

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We love taking our dogs swimming during the hot summer months! They’ve enjoyed trips to lakes and rivers as well as the beach and always enjoy swimming.Wherever your dog is swimming, keep these points in mind:

  1. Beware of stagnant water. As water flows slow late in the summer, rivers and lakes can become stagnant…and dangerous.
  2. Watch out for blue-green algae. Hot weather also means a bloom of blue-green algae on many lakes and ponds. This algae is toxic for dogs and can be fatal.

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  3. Consider a life jacket. Dog life jackets are a must for boating dogs but they’re also recommended if your dog is an unsure swimmer.
  4. Watch for water snakes. Living on a creek in Texas, we’re accustomed to keeping an eye out for water moccasins but water snakes can be found just about anywhere. Keep a close eye on your dog so he’s not nosing around holes in riverbanks or lakeshores.
  5. Bring fresh water for your dog. Yes, your dog will want to drink lake or river water but he’s safer drinking water that you bring from home.
  6. Watch for glass and metal. Just as our feet do when they’re wet for an extended period, dog paws get soft when they’re swimming–making them even more susceptible to getting cut by broken glass and metal.

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  7. Carry a first aid kit. Accidents happen, whether it’s a cut paw or a thorn in a paw.
  8. Dry your dog’s ears. Water in your dog’s ears–especially floppy ears–can lead to ear infections. If your dog has been prone to ear infections, talk with your vet about an ear cleaning solution you can carry on your swimming trips.
  9. Dry your dog’s fur. Wet fur on the drive home can make your dog more prone to hot spots and other skin issues. If you have access to fresh water, it’s great to rinse your dog off then dry him before the trip home.
  10. Check your dog head to tail. Once you’re home, brush out your dog and do a good head to tail check looking for ticks, cuts, thorns, and any potential problem                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Swimming is not only fun for your dog…but it also does great things for him.

Ways to Cool Your Dog in Hot Weather

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Dogs and humans need relief on hot summer days. Most dogs love water, but not everyone has easy access to an ocean, lake or pond.

Solutions:

1. Give your dog access to plenty of fresh, cool water. Make sure the bowl is clean and hasn’t been sitting out in the sun all day–bacteria can grow in their bowl if you don’t wash it and provide fresh water. Don’t try to force or pour water into your dog’s mouth, even if he refuses to drink, as he will likely just suck it into his lungs and choke.

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2. Remove your dog from the heat. Get him indoors as soon as possible. If you are outdoors and can pick your dog up, carry him back to your car or house. If there is a pond or stream nearby, allow him to stand in the water and cool down a little before heading back. At the very least, try to get your dog into a shady spot.

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3. Cool your dog down by draping cool, wet towels over her neck, under her forelimbs (in her armpits) and between her hind legs (around her groin). These towels should be cool, not cold. Don’t ice ice or icepacks–you need to bring her temperature down gradually. If you lower her temperature too quickly or it falls too low, it could be just as dangerous as overheating

Camping with Your Dog

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Summertime means time to enjoy the outdoors! And for many of us, it’s the perfect time of year to go camping with our four-legged friends. There are plenty of great reasons to take your dog with you on your camping trip:

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  • Like you, your dog loves the great outdoors.
  • Most dogs are great cuddlers, keeping you warm on those chilly nights.
  • Going camping together will give you the chance to spend more time bonding with your pooch.

But before you pack up the gear and the dog in the car, consider these tips for camping with your dog.

  • Stop regularly along your travel route to allow your dog to have a bathroom break, drink water and have some exercise.
  • Should you have to leave your dog for a short period in vehicle or RV always make sure there is proper ventilation, shade and water for your dog.
  • Try to make your dog’s travel area like home with a dog bed, blanket, toys, etc.
  • Most importantly, constantly reassure your dog that he/she is safe, secure and loved.

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Travelling and camping with your dog not only connects you to nature but also to your pet. If you think your dog smiles when you go for a walk, bounces when you give it a treat, or rolls over for some loving rubs wait for the reaction you get when your dog goes camping. Camping can be a dog’s dream come true…and for that matter yours as well.


Tips for Air Travel with Pets

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Here are some general airline travel tips for pets to bear in mind:

  • Never sedate your pet on a flight. High altitudes and sedatives are a dangerous combination and should never be mixed.
  • Always have your pet’s leash and collar easily accessible for walking prior to departure, but do not take the pet out of the kennel inside the airport.Air Travel with Pets
  • Identification tags for your pet and travel kennel, including pet’s name, home address and phone number, are essential.
  • Never use a muzzle on your pet during travel, as this is dangerous to the pet.
  • Familiarize your pet with the kennel prior to the trip so that it is comfortable to him/her at travel time.
  • Always make advanced reservations or arrangements with the airline when you are making your own reservations. The airline always reserves the right to refuse travel if there are too many pets on board, so make sure you advise them early.

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BBQ with your dog

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It’s that time of year when having a barbecue is a good idea, especially with how spectacular the weather has been lately. Bringing your dog to a barbecue is a great idea! It gives your dog the opportunity to socialize with other dogs and humans.

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You might think you aren’t harming your dog by offering him or her a scrap of leftovers, but it can have some severe consequences! Dogs don’t have the same digestive systems as we do. Many of the foods we love to eat can make your dog ill, causing symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting.

These foods are usually high in sugars, salt, or fat. Other foods, such as chocolate, macadamia nuts or onions (popular barbecue foods!) contain chemicals which can be deadly to dogs.

Before you think about sneaking your dog a piece of your food from under the table, consult with your veterinarian or do your research! Keep your dog safe and healthy by only feeding it an appropriate diet.    

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Outdoor adventures with your dog

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It’s important to spend quality time with your dog, and though your daily routine will normally be a few walks and some play, why not make things exciting on occasion by going on an adventure!

1. Find a local park and figure out a time when no one else is around so that your dog can run free, off leash (assuming they are well trained). If they need a little work on their recall, a dog-friendly playground or tennis court works as well.

2. Visit friends or relatives in rural areas with plenty of land to explore. The more fenced in the better, but on leash romps are great too!

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3. Setup play dates with other friendly dogs. Create a network of “social buddies” for your pooch.

4. Find a quality doggie daycare that lets the dogs socialize and play all day.

5. Go to an empty beach in the off-season and let your dog dig in the sand! Many dogs go crazy once they realize the holes they can dig!

6. Contact a friendly farmer and make arrangements to tour and/or roam the farm at appropriate time, so your dog can experience new sights and smells.

7. Hire a pet care specialist who knows of unique exercise opportunities for your dog.

8. Visit local streams and rivers and let your dog wade and swim in warm weather.

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9. Find unique terrain that your dog has never seen before and let him explore.

10. Take your dog bird watching, or maybe just squirrel watching! We have a feeling this may not be too successful!

11. Take your dog camping! Spending time in the outdoors is a great way to bond with your dog!

12. Take a Dog friendly vacation! Rent a cabin by a lake, a yurt in a forest or a room at a Canine friendly B&B!

13. Get involved in dog sports or clubs. There are local groups in almost every state.

14. Introduce your well-behaved dog to other animals. Many farm animals get along great with friendly dogs. We’ve seen dogs play with goats, horses and cows.

 


Hiking with your dog

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Hiking with your dog takes some preparation. Use our nifty dog hiking checklist to make sure you don’t leave anything behind even when you’re running out the door in a hurry.

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  • Up-to-date ID tags and microchips
  • Hiking booties for sensitive paws
  • Water bottle and doggie water bowl
  • Food and treats
  • Leash, harness, and collar
  • Insect repellent and tick collar
  • Cloth or paper towels to wipe down dirty paws
  • Dog brush
  • Plenty of poop bags
  • LED light to attach to the harness
  • First aid kit complete with bandages, antiseptic for wounds, and tweezers to pull out ticks or thorns.
  • A backpack to carry everything in

About dog’s pregnancy

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When a dog is pregnant, dog owner will be very excited, like looking forward to a little BABY’s coming. but how can we tell our dog is pregnant? And what should we do before she give birth?
How to tell:
I’ll answer the basic questions here. When a dog goes into heat she will be in heat most likely for a few weeks. If she gets bred she is most likely pregnant. Pregnancy lasts from 58-66 days. The earliest you can tell is 3-4 weeks along when you can go to the vet and get a test called repro check(that costs $20-$30). Small breed dogs will start getting bigger around 5 weeks. With bigger breed dogs sometime they don’t show much until the 6-7 week.
Other signs are increased interest in food and water, tummy that is pushed against ribs, lying around more, and possible increase in urinating due to the enlarging uterus that is squishing the blatter.
If your dog is pregnant give her exercise because less labor complications are seen in healthy dogs. Around 6 weeks increase her feeding 25% each week until she’s eating at least twice as much.

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Other signs that the time is near are restlessness, and “nest making.” Learn as much as you can about what to expect during pregnancy and labor so you can call your vet if something goes wrong. birth complications can result in death. Getting ready for puppies is also a good thing to do. You need to know when to wean them, what to feed them, when to when to vacc. them, how warm they should be, etc. Pregnant dogs and puppies are an extremely large responsibility so be as prepared as possible. by Tanisha
What should we do before she give birth:
Three weeks before the puppies are due, remove your dog from canine circulation. In other words, keep her away from all other dogs, including those sharing your household. It’s possible that she could pick up the canine herpes virus from another dog, which might give her a slight cold. She’ll be fine, but that same virus can be fatal to the fetuses.

Approximately a week prior to her due date, give her as much food as she wants. This will give you a big clue as to when she is ready to whelp(have pups).

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Provide her with a whelping box so she can get accustomed to it. Place it in a warm area away from major household traffic. You can line the box with newspaper and cover them with old blankets or towels. This is where she’ll deliver her puppies.
Dog gave us the expectation, dog brings happiness to men. Good luck to all!!