Heatstroke in Dogs – It can happen faster than you think.

Animals do not have efficient cooling systems like humans who sweat when hot, so they get overheated more easily.  Cats are smart enough to seek shade and lie low on a hot day.  Dogs would be, too, if left to their own devices – but an invitation from his human to go for a walk [...]

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs

Summer fun is upon us, and for many areas of the country, summer heat.

Shade and water are the life-savers from heat exhaustion and dehydration.   Unlike us, dogs don’t sweat – they cool themselves primarily by panting; and they lose a lot of moisture from their system as they do.  A dog’s body is 90% [...]