Jun 23, 2017 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cats, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dogs, Pet Health, Summer
We all know humans can get sunburned, and most of us have experienced it. That bright red peeling skin experience is not a pleasant one, and can be dangerous. It’s the same for your pets. Just because they have fur doesn’t mean they can’t get burned...
Jul 2, 2015 | Holidays, Pet Tips, Summer
July 4th Pet Safety Tips July 4th is celebrating for humans but to our pets it can be a scary time with all the loud noises. Be prepared to help your dog and cat stay safe with a minimum amount of stress this 4th of July. Did you know the shelters say July 5th is the...
Jun 23, 2015 | Dog Owners Responsibility, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Tips, Summer
Summer is here and the heat and humidity can cause our dogs to overheat. Dogs have a higher body temperature than humans and less ability to cool down than humans. Humans are covered in sweat glands, but a dog only has it nose and pads of their feet. Panting helps a...
Sep 10, 2014 | Dogs, Summer, Wordless Wednesday
Jul 15, 2014 | Dogs, Emergency, Pet Tips, Summer
Parked cars are death traps for dogs Do you leave your dog alone in the car while you run errands? If you do, you need to know that you are putting your dog at serious risk of death by heatstroke. Many pet parents like to carry their dog along for a ride during the...
Jul 11, 2014 | Cats, Dogs, Emergency, Pet Tips, Pets, Summer
What is heat stroke, anyway? Why should I be concerned? As it continues to heat up in Texas, we need to be very cautious when exposing our dogs to the brutal temperatures outdoors. Dogs don’t sweat like humans, which means they can’t cool off as easy as we do. Sure –...
