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As the temperature soars this summer keeping your dog cool and out of danger should take priority.  There are several things you need to do to ensure that your pup does not become overheated during the hot summer months. Heat can be a true danger for any pet but especially so for your dog.

Imagine being stuck in the heat strapped into a fur coat that you just cannot take off and that is what it is like for your dog. Taking a few simple steps can help your pooch stay cool and safe during the heat. First, we are going to go over the things you should not do.

Usually, our beds don’t make it on the list of our treasured belongings. It could be because we don’t think they should be held dear. The truth is we wouldn’t want to live without these pieces of furniture.

Proper beds make us feel safe, shield us from the cold and act as a pillar for our bones and bodies. Extending the same courtesy to our animal companions, especially dogsis a great idea and ensures that they enjoy the same advantages and other perks.

Whichever dog breed or size, making a good bed a priority for dogs is crucial. Other necessities include collars, chains, and food and drink containers.

We all love the hardy breed that pit bulls are known to be. These dogs can survive on almost anything you throw at them.

However, this is not what you want. Instead, you want your canine friends to thrive, grow strong, huge, and meaty. You want your dearie pit bull to get those beautiful muscles with the strength that tells of their boundless power.

You may be surprised to learn that your dog can catch the dog flu. As a matter of fact, dog flu is on the rise. This highly contagious disease for dogs is airborne, which means that it is spread through coughing and sneezing from dog to dog.

Canine influenza, dog flu, can make your pup very ill and can be dangerous for them.  Recognizing the signs of influenza in your dog, taking steps to prevent it and knowing the steps to take to cure it can be all life saving for your dog.

You cannot be with your dog all day every day, keeping them busy and entertained while you are away can help to cut down on unwanted behavior.

Dogs misbehave for a few different reasons, including boredom and anxiety. It can be scary for your dog to be left at home because they really do not have a concept of time.

It can also be a very tempting time (when they are home alone) to get into things that they are typically banned from when you are home.  There are a few things you can do to make your furry buddy feel more at ease when you are a way and entertain themselves.

Good grooming for dogs basically involves cleaning them and brushing their hair. Brushing their hair has many advantages: gets rid of excess hair that ends to fall all over people’s belongings, detangling messy hair and massaging and lubricating the skin underneath by enhancing production of their body’s lubricants.

Different dog breeds have different kinds of hair. Consequently, every breed needs a specific kind of brush. For instance, a brush meant for a German’s shepherd wouldn’t be right for a poodle. Their hair are not the same kind.