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If a puppy barks and wags his tail?

'When a puppy wags it's tail and barks at the same time, how do you know which end to believe?'

- Anonymous.

It's too hot!

With this heat set to stay for the next few days here are some excellent tips to help keep your pooches cooler;

• If needing to exercise make sure it does very early in the morning or later at night. Also, purchase your dog poochy shoes, available at most good pet supplies. Dogs absorb and release heat through their feet and the hot ground is very sensitive on their pads.
• If your still wanting to give your doggy exercise but not go for a walk a swim is ideal! There are dog pools around but the beach is perfect. This is a great bonding exercise and also keeps you and your pup cool.
• Make sure there is plenty of water available, if your dog is staying outside for the day make sure there are multiple bowls placed around the yard in shady spots, remember the sun will move throughout the day and you can never supply too much water.
• Ideally it would be great to bring your dog inside on some cool tiles, if you have air conditioning or heating as well. If this isn't an option set up a kiddy pool in the shade outside. If you are going to be home throughout the day spray your dog with cool water underneath and on their feet. This is how dogs to cool down to spraying them on their back is less affective.
• Wet a towel and lay this down for your dog rest on, this again will help to cool them from underneath.
• Dog's don't understand sometimes why they are inside and not going for their walk, allow them every now and then to step outside and check the weather, and also have a toilet break!
• If your dog wants to dig in the warm weather and there is spot in the garden that they can do so, then allow them too. This is a natural way for dogs to cool down with the coolness of the dirt underneath them.
• NEVER EVER for any reason leave your dog in a parked car even when the weather is only slightly warm. Dogs over heat very quickly and the temperature in the car can rise rapidly. 
   
  
   

Heat stroke.

Althought summer has passed up - or so they claim- we thought it was best to have another look at the way heat affects our dogs.

What is Heat stroke?

Heat stroke or heat stress is a case of extreme hyperthermis that results in thermal injuries to the tissues. It is a very serious condition that can lead to multiple oragan damage and even failure, this includes the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, the blood system and the brain - these all can be fatal.

What causes this?

When the heat generations exceeds the body's natural ability to loose heat, causing the body to over heat.

What can add to the risks of Heat Stroke?

• A warm, hot or humid environment
• Lack of water and shade
• Lack of ventilation
• Obesity
• Short nose breed dogs
• Respiratory issues
• Cardiovascular disease
• Elderly or younger dogs.
• Central Nervous system issues.

What are the signs of Heat Stroke?

Symptoms may vary but can include;

• Constant panting
• Weakness, fatigue
• Vomiting
• Diarrheoa
• Muscle tremors
• Muscle spasms
• Signs of confusion, delirium
• Staggering
• Laying down or collapsing

How to lessen the chance of your dog suffering from Heat Stroke;

Provide your pets with plenty of cool shaded area that has plenty of ventiliation at all times. Adequate air flow is vitaly important to allow dogs to cool down via evaporative cooling (panting)

Plenty of clean, fresh water and extra in case of spillage.

Bring your pets indoors if possible on the hotter, humid days, allowing them access to open windows, air coniditioning, shade or fans if able to.

If your pet is required to stay outside, move their bedding into the shade, some dogs may continue to lay in their bedding even if in direct sunlight.

Don't exercise your pets in hot, humid conditions. Try and walk them as early as possible or later in the afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day.

DO NOT leave your dog lock in a vehicle, even when the windows are down it is too easy for a dog to overheat and pass away in a short period of time.

How to treat Heat Stroke?

Firstly, a vet should be contacted immidetly. Given the seriousness of this condition it is a lot safer to get your dog examined before it's too late.

Initial treatment should begin at home to try to normalise the body's temprature. Apply or spray cool water on the pets fur or skin and fan the wet fur. Do not use extremley cold watre or ice as this may exacerbate the 

Nellie - March Dog of the Month.

So it seems Gemma & Frodo need my help after they stole my Friday blog spot! Lucky I'm a laid back kind of chick and don't mind helping my friends out!

The Great Dane is a giant and powerful dog that is a very old breed and referred to as the ‘Apollo of all dogs.’ There has been images found that resemble the Dane on Greek money dating back to 36B.C. They have also been found in drawings on Egyptian monuments from roughly 3000 BC. Over this time they have been admired for their ability to bring down wild bears and boars. They are believed to be a Wolfhound mixed with old English Mastiffs but with selective breeding the Greyhound was added in to mix.
Aside from being used as a hunter they were also excellent guard dogs and used to guard estates. They’re name is mistaken for them originating from Denmark but they have nothing to do with the area.

The Great Dane is huge dog and will always turn heads wherever they go. Males grow on average up to 86 cms with females up to 81cms. The larger the dog, the more prized they are. Being such a large breed dog they are prone to hip dysplasia and having a broad chest they are susceptible to bloat. Jogging and high energy exercise is not suggested whilst this dogs are young, daily walks are necessary but should be limited as their bones grow.

Great Danes make great family pets and are extremely docile dogs. They loved to be in the mix with the family and just getting plenty of attention. Surprisingly enough they do well in apartment living, as long as they get their daily walks they will prefer to laze around the house all day. 

And this is why I'm awesome :)

Until next week - Nellie xxx. 

 

Gemma & Frodo - we're early!

We know, we know - we're a little excited about this week's news and we've jumped in a day early for our blog! But don't worry, our good friend Nelly, March Dog of the Month, is going to fill in tomorrow for us!

Today, Friday 8th March is International Women's Day!

This is a day that has been observed since the early 1900's and over it's period has become an official holiday in many countries including Afghanistan, China, Russia, Vietnam and Uganda.
It is a day dedicated to recognising and appreciating all the fantastic work, love and time that women across the world give. In some countries it is seen similar to Mothers day and many children will give small gifts to their mothers and grandmothers.

So let's celebrate International Women's Day by thanking all the fantastic women that put in so much time, effort and passion into Dogs Country Club and make this Resort the fantastic place that it is!
It wouldn't be possible without you ladies!

Thank you Hayley, Sam, Tania, Hailey, Dawn, Shaylah, Belinda, Lisa, Elise, Meaghan, Eve, Lorraine, Stacey, Donna and most importantly THANK YOU to Cory & Jill!