What can we do? All dogs must be kept cool. Keep water handy, do not allow exertion on hot days and walk dogs on grass if possible and at cooler times of day. It’s vital to be vigilant to discomfort that can turn into heat prostration.
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Animals
The Web of Life in Our Backyards: Let’s ‘Bee’ Nice to Bugs
Our yards are teeming with life, from fluttering moth wings to the dynamic march of ants. Yet many people see bugs and other tiny animals as “pests” that should be eradicated—rather than as individuals who want to live.
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Do Betta Fish Make Good ‘Starter Pets’?
Walking down the aisle of a pet store may convince you that these fish make great first-time companions, but in reality, they’re complex.
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Spare Animals Immense, Prolonged Suffering: Help End the Use of Glue Traps
Glue traps are one of the cruelest methods of killing animals in existence today. A glue trap is a small board made of cardboard, fiberboard, or plastic that’s coated with an adhesive. It can ensnare any small animal who wanders across or lands on its surface.
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