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Animal Care During Hot Weather

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We know what this hot weather can do to us.

But it can also have an impact on our four-legged friends, particularly dogs.

A local animal control officer suggests leaving ice in your dog's water, if you leave it alone during the day.

Dogs might not drink water that's too warm, if they're already hot.

If your dog is suffering from heat exhaustion, you might notice heavy panting from them, perhaps staggering and even vomiting.

Heat exhaustion in a dog is basically the same as it is in humans.

If you're having problems with the heat, your pet could be too.

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