I’m so glad I read this article on MSNBC. I may never dust the house again! What’s this got to do with dogs you ask? Read on!
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Category Archives: Health
Parker the Lab goes from frying pan to fire
Parker the dog made big news in Ontario, Canada yesterday when he was rescued from inside an SUV on a day when temperatures climbed into the ’90s (that’s 33C for those of you reading this in Canada).
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New CPR Guidelines for Dogs
Have you ever taken a dog first aid course or CPR class? I didn’t know that every authority was using different guidelines for how to do CPR on a dog. Turns out that the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University are now trying to standardize practices, issuing the first set of evidence-based guidelines for resuscitating dogs (and cats) whose hearts have stopped beating.
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Saturday Survey: Dogs and Summer Heat
I had to work really hard on today’s title. My first thought was “Hot Dogs” which didn’t seem quite right, then I thought of “Dogs in Heat” which was definitely not right. Anyways, I put up a copy last weekend of my friend’s Facebook rant about dogs being left out in the hot sun, and it made me wonder how all of you are helping your dog handle the dog days.
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Your Dog’s Nose Can Save Your Life
We all know dogs have awesome noses, but did you know that the fabulous sense of smell could some day save your life?
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Don’t Leave Your Dog in the Car!
Summer’s here, and once again we find someone left their dog in a hot car. Every year this happens at least once. So, here’s my reminder yet again. When it’s hot out, LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME!
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Summer Safety Tips for You and Your Dog
BarkStark offers these top six tips to keep your dog safe this summer:
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Saturday Survey: Dogs and Bandanas
I posted a story earlier this week about cooling bandanas that can help keep your dog from overheating in the winter months, but I know not all dogs like to wear accessories. How about yours?
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Dog Food Recall
Several dog food brands have been recalled lately due to possible Salmonella contamination. Here’s the list:
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RIP Maggie May
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