Dog Heatstroke - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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dog-panting Dog heat stroke can strike in minutes on hot, humid days, and may prove fatal if it's not treated promptly.

The good news is that it's preventable and I've listed below the symptoms of heat stroke, how to treat and prevent it, and the dogs most likely to suffer from heatstroke.

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Blue Green Algae - it's killing our dogs

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I read this Toxic Algae Poisoning Alert today on the Cool Dog Hall of Fame. The post tells the heart rending story of how a dog owner recently lost his Border Collie to blue green algae poisoning after a swimming trip to a local river.

Earlier this week in my article on 5 Water Safety Tips I highlighted the danger of dogs drinking water from stagnant ponds and slow flowing rivers. Sadly, this story shows how real the danger is.

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The Facts About Dog Sunburn

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dog-sunbathing Like us, dogs can suffer from sunburn - long term exposure can result in skin damage and skin cancers.

Which dogs are susceptible to sunburn?

Any dog that consistently spends time in the sun during the hottest parts of the day;
Dogs that have white or light colored hair;
Dogs that have very short hair, or no hair at all; and
Dogs that have suffered a loss of fur through allergies, hot spots or medical treatment.

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