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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:35 am Post subject: Fun in The Sun, But Safety First FOR HOUNDS OR ANY KIND OF A |
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[flash width=# height]The weather's warming up, and pretty soon it will be downright hot. In order to keep your dog safe, here are some basic safety measures to take:
Never leave your dog in the car unattended! Even if it does not seem that hot outside, the temperature inside the car can rise to dangerous levels within minutes. If you absolutely must bring your dog with you on errands, make sure you bring another person who can stay in the running, air-conditioned car with your dog.
Skip the long walks on hot, sunny days. Try to take several shorter walks during the cooler times of the day, and avoid prolonged sun exposure. Dogs can get sunburns, too.
Leave your dog at home when going to large outdoor festivals or parties. A large crowd can be overwhelming and it increases the chances of injury, dehydration and exhaustion. Plus, there's bound to be a lot of unhealthy food and trash that your dog might try to eat.
Stay close to your your dog while swimming in a lake, river or the ocean. Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs are naturally skilled swimmers. Also remember that even the most experienced swimmer can become a victim of an undertow, jellyfish or other hazard.
Above all, exercise common sense and caution to help keep your dog safe. Learn what warning signs mean it's time to call your vet. When in doubt, call your vet right away. Enjoy the weather!
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A Dog's Soul
Every dog must have a soul,
somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts
and grievances are
buried with his pride.
Where he decides
the good and bad,
the wrong way from the right,
And where his judgment carefully
is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place,
where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that
he trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly
for himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul,
the comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho'he is unloved,
and he'll serve tho'badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away
the times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two,
his love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every
dog an understanding Soul!
Author Unknown
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