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Robi Pack Leader 
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Whatever you do this summer, make sure your dog is safe! How can you do that? First - make sure he doesn't overheat and second, make sure he is safe around water. "heat stroke". Heat stroke is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), which leads to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse or coma). Abnormally high body temperature (also called hyperthermia) develops after increased muscular activity with impaired ability to give off heat due to high heat and humidity or respiratory obstruction. To prevent heatstroke in dogs, NEVER EVER leave them in the car. Make sure they are in a well-ventilated area at all times and out of the direct sun. If you are uncomfortable in that area or room, your dog probably is too. Also, make sure your dog always has access to plenty of fresh clean water and shade. Here are 5 tips. 1. Always make sure your dog has plenty of fresh clean water at ALL times. 2. Never EVER leave your dog in the car. 3. Exercise early in the morning or late in the evening when it is less humid and the temperature is cooler. 4. If your dog is outside, check on him or her frequently; make sure they have fresh clean water and SHADE. 5. Make sure you have an emergency water ramp near any body of water that your dog might be exposed to. Drowning is a problem that is more common in the summer when dogs are exposed to pools, lakes and rivers. If you have a boat, a lake, or pool, make sure you have a ramp.
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