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Browsing Archive: May, 2016

Tech Talk...Heat Stroke in Dogs

Posted by Andrew Kronenberger on Friday, May 20, 2016, In : Tech Talk 
Heatstroke in Dogs

I pulled the following excerpt from the internet, and thought it was good information with summer right around the corner.  It's important to pay close attention to our dogs!

"Dogs pant to regulate body temperature, as dogs have fewer sweat glands than humans, and most of their sweat glands are located along the base of their feet.  By panting, a dog can cool the mouth and tongue, along with blood which is circulated through the head, keeping body temperature at a safe an...
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Tech Talk...The Shedding Season

Posted by Andrew Kronenberger on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, In : Tech Talk 

Brush it out, comb it out, blow it out…but NEVER cut it, or worse, shave it!

Siberian Huskies are notorious shedders.  Their coats consist of two layers.  An inner coat and an outer coat.  The softer inner coat serves as an insulator for the cold of winter, making them able to withstand temperatures as low as 50-60 degrees below zero!  The more coarse outer coat serves two purposes.  During the winter, it acts as a “raincoat” to help protect them from the snow, ice, and rain. Durin...


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