The kids are carving...the grown folk are carving too I hope...Don't leave out the family pooch...a great use for pumpkin...you can use canned or put the inside of your pumpkin to good use for your furry BFF!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
"Fall"-ing for your Pooch!
Fall Safety Tips for Your Dog
Fall is a great season to be having outdoor fun with your pooch; However, there are certain dangers that as a responsible pet owner/caregiver you should know!
Pros:
1) Beautiful fall color and cooler temperatures: The beauty of the fall season encourages dog owners to get out and exercise with their pets.
2) Cooler sidewalk and road temperatures: The drop in temperature takes the sizzle out of sidewalks, making dog walks kinder to tender paws.
3) Kids: Fall equals sports and sports equals kids. Kids playing outside or raking leaves with family really wags that tail.
4) Exercise: As dogs get out and exercise more, they begin to gain muscle and burn fat. Exercise stimulates both the mind and body of the dog and the dog owner.
5) Company: Many dogs look forward to the additional visitors that Halloween and Thanksgiving bring.
6) Back to School Snoozes: Daytime doggie naps increase as kids go back to school.
7) Thanksgiving: During the Thanksgiving holiday, many college students return home. From a dog’s perspective, that means more attention and playtime.
8) Did you know that pumpkin is good for dogs? Pumpkin is both nutritious and low in calories. In fact, pure canned pumpkin (NOT the pie mix) is a good source of fiber and is often recommended as a dietary addition for a dog suffering from constipation.
Cons:
1) Tree debris choking hazards: If ingested, sharp edges of sticks, pine needs and pine cones could damage or puncture a dog’s gastrointestinal tract. Acorns are toxic to dogs and could cause an intestinal blockage. Check for fallen fruit. Plum and peach pits contain cyanide and should not be ingested.
2) Tree and grass pollen: Does your dog sneeze? Cough? Have watery eyes? Is your dog chewing and licking its paws, turning them reddish-brown? Your dog could be suffering from seasonal allergies. Fall inhalant allergies are commonly caused by ragweed and mold. When ragweed pollen and mold spores are inhaled, the body labels these nasal invaders as foreigners and sends antibodies to destroy the unwanted pests. When antibodies attack, they release histamines into the bloodstream. That is what causes itchy eyes, drippy noses and sneezing. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from allergies, it’s time to visit your veterinarian for professional advice.
3) Halloween: Halloween candy can overproduce insulin in dogs. Then, if a dog’s sugar level decreases, it could be at risk for liver failure. Halloween candy can cause weight gain in dogs and dental problems. Chocolate in Halloween candy can be toxic to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine, an alkaline substance that dogs metabolize slowly. Both a diuretic and a stimulant, theobromine in a dog can produce a rapid heartbeat and drop in blood pressure, tremors, seizure or death. Also remember, that although some dogs welcome trick-or-treaters, costumed visitors can stress and frighten others. To a dog, trick-or-treaters are yelling strangers appearing to invade the dog’s home. If your dog is protective or territorial, it may be a good idea to confine your dog to a more peaceful part of the home.
4) Turkey hazards: Keep turkey bones and scraps away from your dog. When chewed, turkey bones can splinter creating a choking hazard. They can also puncture internal organs–a gastrointestinal nightmare. Meat scraps containing fat may also cause pancreatic distress in dogs.
5) School bus chasing: Some dogs will never learn. When children leave for or return from school, keep bus or car chasing dogs indoors. If outside with your dog, hold the dog leash firmly and put the dog in a sit stay. A good dog obedience class that teaches dogs how to sit, stay and deal with distractions can really improve this situation. NEVER trust any dog off-leash where there are moving vehicles. This only leads to heartbreak!
6) Boredom: When the kids go back to school, family dynamics change and dogs can suffer from depression. Boredom can cause dogs to chew and dig. To avoid dog damage, take the dog on a morning, afternoon or evening walk. It is a great way to stimulate a dog’s mind and to burn off excess energy.
7) Fleas: Fleas, one of Satan's creatures I feel certain, begin breeding in the spring and are at peak numbers in the fall. To prevent fleas on your dog or in your house, flea protection is a must. Contact your veterinarian to prescribe the right flea protection for your dog. Currently my dogs are on Trifexis and it has been a blessing! Thank you Dr. Kathy of Waterway Animal Hospital.
8) Fire and smoke: For some dogs, the flame and smoke of a candle or fireplace irritate sensitive dog noses. Some dogs have a fear of fire and can panic. Make sure that you know how your dog reacts to candles and fire before you strike a match to light that holiday pumpkin. A panicked dog can hurt itself and others. Keep this in mind when considering bonfires outdoors, chimneas and lighting your fireplace...know your dog's quirks!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Dean's List Dogs
For the past week I have been busy like most moms battling the crowds at Walmart and Target, gathering in fresh #2 pencils and backpacks for the kids. I've been blessed with bright kids who do very well in school and enjoy learning. I look around the house at my six, yes, six dogs...all of varying breeds but all toy in size. Each one is sweet but I have owned 23 dogs in my life thus far and I have fostered an additional 14 dogs for local shelters. Some are smarter than others. Is it breed type? Is it training? With the "back to school" efforts in motion, it seemed the right time to focus on canine smarts. I'm going to highlight the cream of the crop...the dogs that are moving to the "head of the class" so to speak.
Whether they discuss the concept of intelligence amongst themselves, we don’t know. But we humans have developed general criteria for what makes a dog smart.
dog breed because they think it makes them look smart (and I imagine their smart canine is well aware of the silliness of this). And sometimes owners pick a smart dog breed because they feel sort of simpatico with it, a feeling they are both just a cut above the rest, intellectually speaking.
People who should not own a smart dog-breed include:
Humans bred certain breeds over the years with intelligence in mind, whether for a specific job, a general quickness in learning, or an ability to perform. Smart dogs have astounded humans by continuing to expand their problem solving and adaptive intelligence.
WENDY'S DEAN LIST
Whether they discuss the concept of intelligence amongst themselves, we don’t know. But we humans have developed general criteria for what makes a dog smart.
What Makes a Dog Breed Smart?
- Ease in Training -- If a dog can learn obedience commands quickly and perform specific complex jobs (such as rescue work) or tricks with a minimum of training, that’s a pretty smart dog.
- Desire to Please -- This is essential in training. A smart dog cannot be inordinately stubborn nor apt to do things his way. He needs to care about fulfilling a task simply because his owner asked it, even it's something as inane as fetching your
slippers. - Focus -- A smart dog should be able to focus onn things for a substantial amount of time and also to switch the object of his focus when his owner redirects it. A dog with his head in the clouds will have trouble learning.
- Good Memory -- If you have a good memory, it doesn't necessarily mean you are intelligent. It’s really a separate thing. But a smart dog needs to have a capacity to learn and remember commands because, unfortunately, a dog can’t take notes or send text messages to himself during class.
- Adaptability -- If a dog can adjust to new situations and adjust his own training to meet different challenges, that’s a genius canine.
- Problem Solving -- Some dog lovers feel that their pet's ability to problem solve has lessened since domestication. Whether or not that’s true, smart dogs still show remarkable skills such as figuring out how to get onto the
kitchen counter and behind the toaster for a tiny piece of cheese. - Persistence -- You could also use “tenacity.” Basically, a smart dog will not give up until a job is done. Often, smart dogs will reevaluate a failed situation and come up with a creative solution. A dog needs to be a diligent worker to be smart.
Why Some People Want a Smart Dog Breed
Smart dogs are a joy to train. They are excellent companions for people who like to spend a lot of time with their dog. A smart dog who is bored may become a destructive dog, so this one-on-one time is essential, whether it’s spent teaching commands or tricks or working out doggie treat puzzles. Other people choose a smartPeople who should not own a smart dog-breed include:
- Those who want a dog to pass them the remote.
- Those who prefer a more vapid and cuddly type of canine.
- Those intimidated by Standard Poodles.
- Those who think that, because their dog can chase pigeons, he’s super smart.
Why Some Dog Breeds Are Smart
Certainly, some dogs evolved on their own as the smart ones in the pack. These dogs were leaders who excelled at hunting and finding food, and keeping everyone in the pack in their proper place. There were also, as a side note, very virile (this does not necessarily apply to smart humans, all you supervirile men out there).Humans bred certain breeds over the years with intelligence in mind, whether for a specific job, a general quickness in learning, or an ability to perform. Smart dogs have astounded humans by continuing to expand their problem solving and adaptive intelligence.
WENDY'S DEAN LIST
- Poodle -- Have your pick: small (Toy Poodle), medium (Miniature Poodle), or large (Standard Poodle). Poodles are extremely adaptable creatures -- they excel at many things including water sports and performing and doing tricks. They are focused with good memories and are very trainable. The only area they lack in is a desire to please. Poodles often want to do things their way.
- Siberian Husky -- This dog breed is much more than just a sled puller. The Siberian Husky is an excellent navigator as well; some Huskies have even found their way home over hundreds of miles without a driver. Quick and focused, this breed can also be a bit stubborn.
- Doberman Pinscher -- This noble dog breed was represented as a monster in the 1980s on TV and in films. Dobie owners know this was a lot of hype, and yet this gentle canine is often still viewed as mean and stupid. This is in spite of the brilliance of those 1980s canine actors, performing dangerous feats and acting as if they were going to rip someone’s throat out without actually doing it (that can be hard to do).
- Border Collie -- The amazing smarts of this dog breed are not solely connected to the fact that they are excellent herders. What Border Collies do is use their instincts to guide their work, so they can often herd alone.
- Australian Cattle Dog -- This dog breed is also a herder. He shines in his focus and ability to problem solve. The Aussie is known for his organizational skills. For instance, it’s a simple task to teach an Aussie to put his toys away. He is also a persistent little bugger.
- German Shepherd -- Every dog owner knows the German Shepherd is one smart cookie, and many non-dog people do as well. One of the most adaptable dog breeds, German Shepherds have been famous for their performances in movies and on TV, their contribution as war dogs, and their partnerships with policemen in the K-9 units. This breed is easily trained and has a passionate desire to please.
- American Pit Bull Terrier -- You may be thinking, “wrong list,” but this is one of the smartest dog breeds around. This dog has the desire to please (and then some), and it's probably the most tenacious breed of all. And they are extremely adaptable (think of the dogs rescued from fighting who become great family pets). Just because they have lots of brawn doesn’t mean they don’t have lots of brains.
- Parson Russell Terrier-- Some of you may remember this dog breed as the Jack Russell Terrier. Talk about persistence and alertness -- a Parson Russell Terrier outdistances most breeds. This is a very adaptable breed that lives for its owner’s praise. They’re darn good at running through little shoots and chasing a decoy and getting into tiffs over who won.
- Papillon -- This is the little dog breed with butterfly ears. But don’t equate his fancy appearance with vapidness. The Papillon is often called a “big dog in a little body,” and he has the intelligent characteristics that are sometimes associated with larger dogs. Their intelligence seems to take a holiday sometimes, though, when they forget that they are small and thus can’t take on, say, an American Pit Bull Terrier.
- Shetland Sheepdog-- This dog breed didn’t play Lassie like his cousin the Collie -- he was working his smallish bum off herding instead of accumulating fame and wealth. The Sheltie is sort of an uber herding dog, and it’s those skills magnified that make him such a smart dog. He focuses on his family and is persistent in his work, whatever that may be. Add excellent problem-solving skills and a great memory, and the Sheltie puts Lassie to shame.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Car Rides for Newbies
Puppy travel and car rides can be a hassle especially if your puppy fears or hates the car. My first puppy threw fits, cried, and even got sick on the drive home from the breeder/shelter. And that experience probably colored his entire future expectation of car rides.
New owners want to comfort the frightened, fussy baby. But whining back at your cry-puppy can backfire. That tells the puppy that you agree that there’s a good reason to fuss, and that car rides ARE horrible!
Why Puppies Hate Cars
The first ride in the car takes him away from the only family he’s ever known. The next several car rides end up at the veterinariann for needle pokes for puppy vaccinations and rude cold thermometers inserted in uncomfortable places.New owners want to comfort the frightened, fussy baby. But whining back at your cry-puppy can backfire. That tells the puppy that you agree that there’s a good reason to fuss, and that car rides ARE horrible!
6 Tips to Ease Travel Fears
Instead, associate cars with fun, happy experiences instead of just trips to the vet. The process, called desensitization, takes patience and time, but works whether a pet acts scared, sick, or just hyper. And once your puppy realizes a car ride means wonderful things she’ll look forward to every trip.- Make meal time car time. For very frightened pups just set the bowl next to the car. After several days when she’s used to that, feed her in the back seat while leaving the car door open.
- In between times, throw treats in the open car door for the pup to find, and play fun games near the car. She should learn that only these good things in life happen when you’re near the car.
- Next, when your pup’s eating or otherwise distracted in the back seat, get in the front seat behind the steering wheel. Just sit there for a while, no big deal, then get out, so she understands nothing scary happens when you’re in the car too. Do this for one day.
- The next day, when you’re behind the wheel and your puppy’s munching treats in the back seat, start the car. Then turn off the motor and get out without going anywhere. Do this three or four times during the day until the pet takes it as a matter of course.
- Finally, after you start the car, back the car to the end of the driveway and stop—do this two or three times in a row, always letting the pet out after you return. If the puppy whines or paces or shows stress, you may be moving too fast for him. The process takes forever! but it works.
- Continue increasing the car-time by increments—a trip around the block and then home, then a trip to the nearest fun place like the park before returning home. Go somewhere you know your dog will enjoy—get him French fries at the nearest fast food restaurant, or a doggy treat from the tellers at the bank or dry cleaner. Make every car trip upbeat and positive so the experience makes the dog look forward to the next trip.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Night Life
An Insomniac’s Best Friend
By LILY BURANA
All-Nighters is an exploration of insomnia, sleep and the nocturnal life.
Chief was my insomnia buddy. As far as late-night companions go, you could do worse than a dog. We humans fill the sleepless void with mental anguish, constructing indexes of recriminations and future-forward panic. Dogs, anchored in the present, know no such travail. The sum total of their fixations are food, belly rubs and alerting to possible intruders. Chief and I, the worrier and the worry-free, formed a yin and yang of preoccupation. We were perfect partners.
Ever anxious in my sleeplessness, I cherished the uplift that came from the familiar circle, circle, plonk of my 100-pound, unusually tall yellow Lab throwing himself onto the checkerboard rug by my side. Devoted in the extreme, he was so determined to be near me that someone once exclaimed, “He’d crawl into the corner of your eye if he could.” I’d put aside my cares for a moment and pick up one of his great webbed paws, sniff the tough, street-blackened pads and exclaim, “Your feet smell like Fritos!” I’d tickle the divot of his belly button, or rub his velvety cutlet ears. He’d shift position, leaving behind an aureole of hair so thick it looked as if all his follicles had sneezed at once.
On New Year’s Day, 2009, Chief started to cough. His normal deep breathing became a rapid pant. A trip to the animal emergency room yielded a chest X-ray so cloudy, the vet couldn’t see the dog’s heart. “I think it’s fluid,” she said. “I can’t help him here. There’s a hospital in Yonkers where they can treat him. If I were you, I wouldn’t wait.” We raced him 90 minutes down the Taconic Parkway, where they drained two liters of fluid from his chest and performed a biopsy.
Our poor Chief was a statistical rarity — one of the 4 percent of dogs each year who develop lung cancer. The tumor was the size of a cantaloupe. We did our research: after cancer surgery, the average canine life expectancy is nine months. Chief was only seven years old, and otherwise healthy — nay, robust. We opted for the surgery. It was expensive, but for once in my writer’s life, I was flush. It would be worth it. It would be worth it if he had a long and otherwise healthy life.
While the dog was in the veterinary I.C.U., yoked to tubes and beeping machines, I scarcely slept a wink. Rather than thumbing through a varied index of anxieties, I was focused on one specific dog-shaped worry. I lay on my back next to my husband, tears leaking from my eyes to collect in my ears.
“I miss him,” my husband whispered into the dark.
“Me, too.”
“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.”— Samuel Butler
Nine months to the day after his surgery, we noticed Chief once again straining to breathe. We thought in vain that it might be kennel cough but an X-ray exposed our delusion. The cancer was back, his lungs percolating with fluid. Our beloved, handsome dog was drowning from the inside out.
We had no more money, no more options. No more time. In the vet’s office, an assistant led us to a stark room. I leaned on the stainless steel exam table and signed away my dog’s fading life. I checked a box, declining the chance to take home Chief’s ashes — too costly, too sad. The staff wanted to be assured I was lucid in my cloud of grief. “So, group cremation?” they asked over and over. Ashes to ashes, dogs into dust.
Under sedation, Chief wobbled and drooled, stumbling as his vision blurred. My husband, who in battle had seen the light dim in too many people’s eyes, sat sobbing and despondent. I loved him more for that. The dog, in drugged stupor, looped around, jumped up on my husband, paws on his lap and licked the tears from his face. Around and over again.
A second shot of sedative brought Chief to the floor at last. I knelt beside him and stroked those velvety ears. When the young vet took up a syringe of opaque pink fluid, I whispered into the dog’s forehead. “God will take care of you.” Within seconds of the plunger easing down, he was gone, and the room went perfectly still. My loyal insomnia buddy had met his final rest. After a few minutes, the assistant asked, “Would you like a paw print to take with you?” At first I thought it morbid, then I knew it would be all I’d have left. I nodded. She disappeared in search of the inkpad, leaving me alone to weep over my dog’s sweet face, kissing his still-warm muzzle.
That first night without Chief, I found myself straining to hear him coming up the stairs, his arrival heralded by toenails on the hardwood, followed by the crash of the spare bedroom door opening as he strolled in to take his place on the rug. Circle, circle, plonk. But throughout the house, no sound, just the branches groaning in the wind and the aggressive plink of wind chimes outside the window. I was alone. Chief was gone for good.
Now, months later, I’m awake and alone yet again, and, as in years past, worried about money. I pass the infernal deep blue hours haunted by memories of my dog, haunted by regret. When I ask myself, “Was it worth it?” and come up short, I then ask, is it so bad that my wildest indulgence was trying to keep someone I adored alive and happy just that much longer?
Samuel Butler once wrote: “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.” We owners fling cash like idiots for no other reason than we are crazy about our pets, and because they, in their blasted, heartbreaking, loving ways, are crazy for us.
In the absence of belly scrubs to distract me, or floppy ears to beguile me, I console myself at night with that thought — man and dog can be fools for each other, and folly knows no higher calling than to be a fool for love. It’s what I have left, along with the memory of a gentle, galumphing companion, and an ink print on the refrigerator in the place of paw treads on the stairs.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Pupsicles- A Cool Treat
If you have an ice cube tray you can make puppy popsicles.
Boil up some chicken or beef bouillon in a pot. Make sure its plain bouillon and does not contain any spices or additives. Generally one cube per cup of water will keep the mixture at a premium flavor. Once boiled, allow to cool for a couple hours.
Pour cooled liquid into an ice cube tray and freeze it for about 5-6 hours.
Boil up some chicken or beef bouillon in a pot. Make sure its plain bouillon and does not contain any spices or additives. Generally one cube per cup of water will keep the mixture at a premium flavor. Once boiled, allow to cool for a couple hours.
Pour cooled liquid into an ice cube tray and freeze it for about 5-6 hours.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Heat Stroke!
In the summer, a hot dog is both a ballpark staple and a veterinarian’s nightmare.
Dogs — the four-legged kind — get “cooked” far more easily than people do. And that means dog lovers need to be careful to be sure their pets don’t end up in the ER with heat stroke. (Cats, by the way, don’t tend to have heat problems generally, because they have too much sense to run around when it’s too hot.)
Since most dogs will risk their lives to go with the people they love, it’s up to pet lovers to make sure the summer heat doesn’t put their pets in deadly danger. That means knowing the signs of heat stress and reacting to a pet in danger as if it’s a life-threatening emergency — which it is.
Though humans cope with hot weather by sweating, dogs shed heat by panting, which is a very poor cooling system. In the wild, dogs seek shade during the hottest part of the day; left to their own devices, most pet dogs will, too — unless they are lured into activity by ball tossed across the yard or the rattle of a leash offering an exciting outing.
Leave your pet at home when it’s warm, never leave your dog in the car even on a mild day (heat builds up quickly), and exercise your pet in the cooler mornings or evenings. If you wonder if a street or sidewalk is too hot for your pet to walk on, place the palm of your hand on the pavement: if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your dog’s feet.
For dogs with short faces (the so-called brachycephalic breeds), such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekinese, and mixes of these breeds, the risk is even higher. These dogs cannot breathe well even under ideal circumstances and absolutely must be kept in air-conditioned quarters during the warmer months. Older dogs, overweight or obese dogs, and unfit dogs are also at higher risk.
A dog’s normal temperature is about 101.5, and a degree up or down is just fine. More than a couple of degrees up can be reason for concern, and it’s certainly an indication that you need to get your dog calm and cool. However, when a dog’s internal temperature reaches 105 or above, his life is in danger, and you must act immediately.
But since most people don’t carry a thermometer around, they have to rely on the signs of an overheated dog. These include:
Don’t wait until the problem becomes dangerously obvious. Keep an eye on your pet and take action at the first sign of trouble. Offer lots of water, and if your dog likes to swim, provide access to a baby pool or larger body of water.
If you’ve missed the warnings and your dog is overheated, move your pet immediately to the shade or an air-cooled area. Use cool water — not ice-cold water or ice, which constricts blood vessels and traps heat — on your dog’s belly, concentrating on the groin. If you do have a thermometer, lubricate the tip and insert it gently into the rectum to get an accurate temperature to share with your veterinarian. Offer your pet cool water to drink but don’t force water into your dog’s mouth.
And then call your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic to let someone know you are on your way.
This article was written by a Veterinarian. Article originally published on Vetstreet.com
Dogs — the four-legged kind — get “cooked” far more easily than people do. And that means dog lovers need to be careful to be sure their pets don’t end up in the ER with heat stroke. (Cats, by the way, don’t tend to have heat problems generally, because they have too much sense to run around when it’s too hot.)
Since most dogs will risk their lives to go with the people they love, it’s up to pet lovers to make sure the summer heat doesn’t put their pets in deadly danger. That means knowing the signs of heat stress and reacting to a pet in danger as if it’s a life-threatening emergency — which it is.
Don’t Take Chances
Though humans cope with hot weather by sweating, dogs shed heat by panting, which is a very poor cooling system. In the wild, dogs seek shade during the hottest part of the day; left to their own devices, most pet dogs will, too — unless they are lured into activity by ball tossed across the yard or the rattle of a leash offering an exciting outing.
Leave your pet at home when it’s warm, never leave your dog in the car even on a mild day (heat builds up quickly), and exercise your pet in the cooler mornings or evenings. If you wonder if a street or sidewalk is too hot for your pet to walk on, place the palm of your hand on the pavement: if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your dog’s feet.
For dogs with short faces (the so-called brachycephalic breeds), such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekinese, and mixes of these breeds, the risk is even higher. These dogs cannot breathe well even under ideal circumstances and absolutely must be kept in air-conditioned quarters during the warmer months. Older dogs, overweight or obese dogs, and unfit dogs are also at higher risk.
Warning Signs
A dog’s normal temperature is about 101.5, and a degree up or down is just fine. More than a couple of degrees up can be reason for concern, and it’s certainly an indication that you need to get your dog calm and cool. However, when a dog’s internal temperature reaches 105 or above, his life is in danger, and you must act immediately.
But since most people don’t carry a thermometer around, they have to rely on the signs of an overheated dog. These include:
- Heavy, rapid panting
- Salivating
- Glassy-eyed expression
- Anxiety and restlessness
- Confusion
- Exhaustion or fatigue
- Bright red or blue/purple gums
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Collapse
Don’t wait until the problem becomes dangerously obvious. Keep an eye on your pet and take action at the first sign of trouble. Offer lots of water, and if your dog likes to swim, provide access to a baby pool or larger body of water.
In Case of an Emergency
If you’ve missed the warnings and your dog is overheated, move your pet immediately to the shade or an air-cooled area. Use cool water — not ice-cold water or ice, which constricts blood vessels and traps heat — on your dog’s belly, concentrating on the groin. If you do have a thermometer, lubricate the tip and insert it gently into the rectum to get an accurate temperature to share with your veterinarian. Offer your pet cool water to drink but don’t force water into your dog’s mouth.
And then call your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic to let someone know you are on your way.
This article was written by a Veterinarian. Article originally published on Vetstreet.com
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