Heat Stress is A Serious Matter for Dogs
Author: BettyAnn
A dog’s body typically has a narrow operating range for its internal temperature between 100 Degrees F and 102.5 degrees F. When a dog’s body temperature rises above the upper limits of its average temperature range, several things happen.The blood temperature rises. The brain then detects this rise in temperature and sends more blood towards the skin to help it cool. Respiration also increases in an attempt to draw cooler air into the lungs and blood. You will recognize this as “panting”.
Luckily, there is a product that helps your dog stay cool. Miracool Doggie Bandanas have cooling crystals at the neckline that, when soaked in cool water for a few minutes and placed around your dog’s neck will deliver cooling sensations that pass from the dog’s pulse points and other blood vessels close to the skin, to the entire body.
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May 23rd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
This is important! Never leave pets (or children) in a vehicle even if the windows are cracked open a bit. This is extremely dangerous, even for a short time! Don’t believe me? Just try it yourself by sitting in a car for a few minutes. Probably you will want to press the escape hatch button sooner than you think.
June 12th, 2008 at 1:09 am
MC is so right! I know that those bandanas work! They are so much like what my husband uses at work in the hot factory. Ever since I ordered and received these bandanas, I have noticed such a big difference in how long my dogs(3) stay outside. They don’t pant and act like they are just “dying” from the heat. They look great on my dogs, but they are also keeping them cool and I know I’ve done the right thing for them! Firstratepets really means that! My pet really is First Rate with them.