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Wednesday, July 1, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon HOT DOGS: Deadly heat will persist for several days in Sisters Continued from page 3 Burns, every year HSCO hears about dogs needlessly suffering from heat stroke, and the City of Bend Animal Control receives four to eight calls per day regarding dogs left in hot cars during the summer months. Heatstroke or exhaustion can occur very quickly for your pooch as he only has the ability to sweat through the pads of his feet. And the way Fido expels heat is through panting. Remember that your furry friend doesn’t realize that he will overheat while playing fetch in the park on a hot day, he won’t know when he is overheated until it is too late. It’s up to you as a respon- sible pet parent to watch for heat stress and dehydration in your dog, know when it’s time to take a break, to give him a drink, and to rest in the shade for a while. The best time to exercise your furry friend in the sum- mer heat is early in the morn- ing or later in the evening. Since these are the cooler parts of the day, this will make the walk more comfort- able for both you and Fido. Remember to keep your pooch hydrated. Different dogs have dif- ferent needs when battling the heat. Keep in mind that dogs with darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats. Also overweight dogs, very young or older dogs are at a higher risk for dehydration. Carry a bottle of water when going on a walk with your furry friend. Get creative and find innovative ways to cool Fido down. Find a spot in the shade and set up a kiddie pool. Lay down a wet towel for your dog to lie on or bring him to Fir Street Park in Sisters and let him run through the sprinklers. Did you know that dogs cool from the bottom up? So make sure to spray the paws and stomach, not just the top of Fido. That’s why a wet towel does more good on the bottom of your dog than when laid on top of him. If you walk your furry friend on the roadside you might need doggie boots. Heat rises from the ground, so if you can’t walk bare- foot on the streets, neither can your dog. If your dog’s foot pads feel warm to the touch, cool them down with some water and stay off the hot pavement. (See asphalt temperature chart on page 32.) You can find dog boots at your local pet store. Many people in Central Oregon don’t have air-con- ditioning. With extreme tem- peratures this summer you will have to watch for signs of heatstroke indoors, also. To keep your furry friend from overheating indoors, try a cooling body wrap vest or mat, such as Keep Cool Mat. You can also give Fido doggie popsicles using peanut butter, berries or watermelon. 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