Comments on: Three Essential Summer Tips For Dogs http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/ The Dogster Community Dog Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:10 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Daryl http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-749289 Daryl Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:34:17 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-749289 We have started to do outdoor summer agility trials. Besides the cooling mats, and plenty of water, what advice do you have for wetting down a dog? At a recent trial, someone said you should not put water on the dog's back, only on their pulse points. She stated that when you put water on the dog's back, the moisture actually heated the dog up, and they would feel like they were being "steamed" when the sun hit the fur and water. Any comments/suggestions? We have started to do outdoor summer agility trials. Besides the cooling mats, and plenty of water, what advice do you have for wetting down a dog? At a recent trial, someone said you should not put water on the dog’s back, only on their pulse points. She stated that when you put water on the dog’s back, the moisture actually heated the dog up, and they would feel like they were being “steamed” when the sun hit the fur and water. Any comments/suggestions?

]]> By: Chloe http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-749170 Chloe Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:29:48 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-749170 Perfect timing to post this!! I was about to go on a long tedious search on the internet for safety tips for swimming with dogs. Thanks a Million!!!! Perfect timing to post this!! I was about to go on a long tedious search on the internet for safety tips for swimming with dogs.
Thanks a Million!!!!

]]> By: sandra http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-749150 sandra Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:33:08 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-749150 i just love your advice thank you.. i'm a new pet owner.. so i take it all in , thank u i just love your advice thank you.. i’m a new pet owner.. so i take it all in , thank u

]]> By: DogOwner http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748979 DogOwner Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:05:03 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748979 I don't think that you can use human sunblock on animals. It might be poisinous to them. If you take your dog to a dog park, and you didn't bring water, try to find a water fountain with a pump thats low to the ground. So you and fido can have a drink! I don’t think that you can use human sunblock on animals. It might be poisinous to them. If you take your dog to a dog park, and you didn’t bring water, try to find a water fountain with a pump thats low to the ground. So you and fido can have a drink!

]]> By: Kierstin http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748534 Kierstin Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:44:56 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748534 Great reminders! One I'd like to add is that if you're taking your furry friend on a boat, or if you're floating a river, be sure to have a life vest for him/her! Great reminders! One I’d like to add is that if you’re taking your furry friend on a boat, or if you’re floating a river, be sure to have a life vest for him/her!

]]> By: sharon http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748507 sharon Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748507 My dog licks off sunblock off of me how the heck could I possible keep it on her without her licking it off? She lays upside down and spread eagle out and tans her belly. I do worry about sun damage she loves to tan herself. In the winter her belly is pink today it is brown! She is a chocolate lab, I can't even keep her from licking my deoderant and lotions. crazy... My dog licks off sunblock off of me how the heck could I possible keep it on her without her licking it off? She lays upside down and spread eagle out and tans her belly. I do worry about sun damage she loves to tan herself. In the winter her belly is pink today it is brown! She is a chocolate lab, I can’t even keep her from licking my deoderant and lotions. crazy…

]]> By: Joel http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748432 Joel Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:02:43 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748432 To Avery, most public places have leash laws. If you are walking your dog near any road you could be putting your dog in danger of being killed at any time. I do not understand why people do that when a dog can simply bolt at any time. I would feel awful if my dogs were killed or injured because I did not keep them on a leash that could have kept them out of harms way. When walking our dogs we come across many people who have their dogs that are not on a leash. The most common reply is " oh they are friendly or don't worry they wont hurt anybody " Unless you are out in the sticks somewhere, obey the law and be responsible. Keep your dog on a leash. Thanks. To Avery, most public places have leash laws. If you are walking your dog near any road you could be putting your dog in danger of being killed at any time. I do not understand why people do that when a dog can simply bolt at any time. I would feel awful if my dogs were killed or injured because I did not keep them on a leash that could have kept them out of harms way. When walking our dogs we come across many people who have their dogs that are not on a leash. The most common reply is ” oh they are friendly or don’t worry they wont hurt anybody ” Unless you are out in the sticks somewhere, obey the law and be responsible. Keep your dog on a leash. Thanks.

]]> By: Audry http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748393 Audry Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:14:39 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748393 I have 3 Corgis and with their thick fur they overheat quickly. We walk in the evening but during the day they do go out for short periods but I have a kiddie pool for them to cool off in and a bucket of ice cubes!! We also have a human swimming pool which they LOVE !! They always wear their life jackets. Who know Corgis liked swimming!! I have 3 Corgis and with their thick fur they overheat quickly. We walk in the evening but during the day they do go out for short periods but I have a kiddie pool for them to cool off in and a bucket of ice cubes!! We also have a human swimming pool which they LOVE !! They always wear their life jackets. Who know Corgis liked swimming!!

]]> By: Coleen http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748348 Coleen Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:17:04 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748348 Actually, kittymao, Baby Sunblock is perfectly safe for dogs. I use Neutrogena for Babies (with helioplex - blocks both UVA and UVB rays) on my 3 dogs' nose and ears with no problems. It was recommended by my vet. Actually, kittymao, Baby Sunblock is perfectly safe for dogs.

I use Neutrogena for Babies (with helioplex – blocks both UVA and UVB rays) on my 3 dogs’ nose and ears with no problems.

It was recommended by my vet.

]]> By: chimeno http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/07/16/three-essential-summer-tips-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-748158 chimeno Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:16:57 +0000 http://dogblog.dogster.com/?p=18711#comment-748158 great read and info. great read and info.

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