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Quarterly Newsletter
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Volume I
Welcome to the first quarterly edition of OUT WITH YOUR DOG newsletter. In
the newsletter we hope to bring you tips for keeping your pets healthy and
happy; advise you of upcoming pet lover events; and clue you in on some
fun things you and your dog can enjoy together. We hope you enjoy it.
Please feel free to contact us with topics you’d like to see in future
editions.
The dog days of summer are yet to come…
Summer heat puts extra stress on your pet’s body. Because of this, it’s
best to keep your pet inside where there is access to shade, water and
cool air whether from open windows or air conditioning.
If your pet is outside all day, make sure he has a shady area, preferably
on grass since pavement tends to heat up in warm weather. Check at
different times to make sure the area is shaded all day.
You may need to provide extra water in summer. Try larger water
containers, or special devices that attach to an easy to reach faucet for
unlimited access.
Most veterinarians don’t recommend shaving dogs or cats, since the hair
helps them insulate against heat. Heavy-coated breeds of dogs and cats are
especially prone to heat illnesses, especially in hot, humid climates.
Many heavy-coated dogs appreciate a wading pool to loll in on extra hot
days.
Other animals with an increased risk of overheating include senior pets,
puppies and kittens, working pets, and flat-faced breeds (Pugs, Bulldogs,
Pekes, Persians).
If your dog or cat is used to running errands with you in your car, leave
it at home during hot summer days. Even with the windows cracked, your car
can reach 130 degrees inside in less than 30 minutes. Don’t risk giving
your pet heat stroke!
Jogging or biking with your dog can be dangerous in hot weather. Just as
your body temperature rises during periods of extended exercise, so does
your pets. But unlike you, dogs and cats can’t sweat. They must pant to
rid their bodies of excess heat — an ineffective means of cooling off if
the air outside is as warm as or warmer than inside the body.
Events to mark on your calendar:
- The 3rd Sunday of each month, through
September, stop by Talley’s Green Grocer, at 1408 East Blvd in
Charlotte. From 11-3 they offer a dog wash for just $10.
- The week of October 10 is the Annual Leaf
Looking Camp in Franklin NC. For more information go
www.incrediblejourneysofhealing.com
- October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. Check out
www.aspca.org and look at their
petfinder.com page
Looking for a special place to go with your
canine companion?
www.dogfriendly.com is a great
website to visit. There are city guides that list dog friendly hotels,
parks and even restaurants. Why not go out for dinner with Fido at one of
Charlotte’s pet friendly patios? Some of those listed are: Brixx Wood
Fired Pizza; Moe’s Southwest Grill and Rock Bottom Brewery.
Want to help shelter animals but just don’t have anymore room in your
home?
Why not sponsor a shelter pet? By making a sponsorship gift to support the
care of these needy animals your gift will benefit all animals at the
ASPCA. For more information visit
www.aspca.org.
Don’t dogs deserve better
then to spend their life on a chain? What can you do to help? Go to
www.dogsdeservebetter.com
and sign the National No Chains Petition.
Fascinating Feline Facts:
- Genetic mutation created the domestic cat
which is tame from birth.
- Like birds, cats have a homing ability that
uses its biological clock, the angle of the sun, and the Earth's
magnetic field. A cat taken far from its home can return to it. But if
a cat's owners move far from its home, the cat can't find them.
- Hunting is not instinctive for cats. Kittens
born to non-hunting mothers may never learn to hunt.
- Cats bury their feces to cover their trails
from predators.
- Mother cats teach their kittens to use the
litter box.
- Among other tasks, cats can be taught to use
a toilet, come, sit, beg, eat with their paws, heel, jump through a
hoop, play a piano, play dead, roll over, open a door, hide food in
boxes, shake, and fetch.
- Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day. When cats
are asleep, they are still alert to incoming stimuli. If you poke the
tail of a sleeping cat, it will respond accordingly.
Don’t forget to make your Labor Day
reservations
The last big weekend of the summer is approaching at a fast and furious
rate. When planning your get-away don’t forget to make your reservations
with OUT WITH YOUR DOG. We’re filling up fast so call today!
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