Posts Tagged ‘hyperthermia’

Pets Sunburn Too!

Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2012 under Health Concerns, Random Cat Information, Random Dog InformationTags: , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

  Many pet parents think that their companions are immune to the harmful rays of the sun because of their fur, and while that may be the case for dogs and cats that have a thick coat of fur, the same is not true for pets that have thin fur or no fur at all.  [...]

Pet first aid for heat stroke

Posted by admin on April 18th, 2011 under Behavior, Health ConcernsTags: , , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

With summer approaching it is important to keep you pet in mind when it comes to overheating or heat stroke.  NEVER leave your pet in a car, even for a short period of time as cars can heat up to 130 degrees rapidly and cause heat stroke or even death.  To prevent heatstroke, avoid exercise [...]