*Kasey & Jessica*
Kasey is a Natasha x Legend puppy.
Both Kasey & Jessica are loved by the Rape family.
but we will be in a few weeks.
We can hardly wait! 
We want to tread some major water.
Does the term "WATER DOG"
mean anything to these people???
Blessing, Sahara, Margarita, & Mystique'
Hey, come on back guys, I'm still hot!
Don't tell our Mommy!
Just wait your turn Sahara!
It was MY idea~
I thought of it first!
Ahhh! This feels so-oooo refreshing!
Do you like Ice Cream?
We do too but we don't have it very often.
Dairy products aren't very good for dogs.
Yogurt is okay though.
We do get lots of frozen yogurt ~
but we never eat chocolate.
We just get plain vanilla.
Mommy says chocolate will make our tummys hurt.
Mystique's favorite flavor is FRENCH Vanilla
but I like mine with bananas.
Bailey is happy with plain ole' vanilla ~
Wilmington, Deleware
[Maggie x Cody Bodacious]
We also like frosty paws.
Be sure to check out our
home made frosty paw recipe
on our doggie treat recipe page.
She is getting a sun tan ~
I guess that's why she is a nice dark chocolate color.
This is Sierra in the big dog pool ~
She looks funny
'cause she has a splash ball
in her mouth.
This is Sierra going for the ball.
This is Sierra bringing the ball back to Daddy.
She always helps Dumpy get back up on the deck.
She's lucky 'cause she's a big dog already.
She is our little cockapoo.
She likes to swim too.
Ready or not ~ Here I come
Please use caution with your pet in the summer It is important to take every precaution
to protect your dog from the heat
in the summer.
How do you recognize heatstroke in a dog?
A dog experiencing heatstroke
will start out with heavy panting
which is often accompanied
with excessive saliva.
This can easily be confused
with the regular panting
that may result from the heat
or from exercise.
The key here is to look for panting
or saliva production
that is above normal.
The second stage is a bit more pronounced.
Your dog will most likely experience
one or all of the following symptoms:
grasping for breathe,
glassy eyes, and red gums.
The dog will appear physically weak
and may have trouble standing on his own.
In later stages, your dog may experience
diarrhea, vomiting, or seizures.
Obviously, you want to identify heatstroke
in the earliest stages possible.
If you even suspect that your dog
is suffering from heatstroke,
the best course of action
is to begin treatment
and observe the dog.
How do you Treat a dog with heatstroke?
The treatment of heatstroke is somewhat obvious.
Your dog is suffering from too much heat,
so it is your job to cool your dog down.
Be careful not to introduce
extreme shifts in temperature.
Do not throw your dog into a tub of ice water.
Sever temperature shifts can be as dangerous,
if not more, than the original problem.
To cool your dog down, try one of the following:
Immerse your dog in cool water in the bathtub,
kid's swimming pool, sink, etc.
Hose down your dog with a garden hose
that was allowed to run a couple of minutes
Place water soaked towels on
your dog's head, neck, chest, and abdomen.
Resoak the towels as they heat up.
If your dog is suffering,
this may take as little as a couple of minutes.
Turn on the air conditioner or fan
and place your dog in front of it.
Allow your dog to have fresh cool water
Take your dog to the vet
as soon as the heat has gone down.
Heatstroke can lead to several serious problems.
How do you help your dog avoid heatstroke?
The best way to stay away from heatstroke
is to be informed about the problem.
Monitor your pet while exercising and on hot days.
Become familiar with your dog's normal reaction
to the heat and exercise.
Never leave your dog in the car unattended,
even if the windows are rolled down.
Always have fresh cool water available to your dog.
Most dogs are more concerned about pleasing their master
than doing what is right for them.
Make sure your dog is ready for the activity
that you are about to perform.
Take the heat of the day into consideration.
Remember that older dogs
are more susceptible to the heat
than younger dogs.
Have a safe & happy summer!
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