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Article: Keep pets cool, bug free on hot summer days.(Neighbor)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- August 2, 2000
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The icky, hot and sticky dog days of summer are here, and that means taking a few extra precautions for the safety of man's best friend and his kitty buddies.
One of the biggest summer health concerns for dogs is preventing heatstroke, said Sheri Buksa, a veterinarian with Animal Medical Clinic in Wheaton.
"During the summer months, if an animal must be outside, you need to provide shelter or a shady area, and water at all times," she said.
This is especially important for dogs that are dark in color, or are a double-coated breed, like Chows or Siberian Huskies.
These breeds have a thick undercoat, and then a layer of fur, which ...