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Dogs and cats do NOT sweat!
Panting is the major means of getting rid excess heat for dogs
and cats. However, with the heat also goes the water from the
moistened exhaled air. This is why extra water is needed.
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Panting uses more energy.
Many people think that with hot weather less food is needed.
Since panting uses many muscles more energy is used. If we do not
provide for this increased energy usage our pets will lose a great
deal of weight and possibly cause other medical problems.
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NEVER leave your pet in a car during the Summer days without the
air conditioner working well.
A car interior reaches well above 180 degrees within just a few
minutes. The level of heat can quickly cause heat exhaustion and
death. Just think, would you enjoy that level of heat if you had to
stay in the car while your spouse took 20 minutes to grab something
at the market? Especially if you couldn't sweat?!
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Look out for biting flies.
Biting flies often attack the ears and nose of outdoor animals.
These wounds can become infected and cause serious problems. Fly
repellant ointments and Avon Skin-So-Soft are often used to repel
insects. Diluting the SSS will help keep it from being so oily.
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