Dog Saves Woman from Raccoon Attack

SUMMER SUN SAFETY Summertime is fun for dogs and humans alike. It's a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors. Let us review a few safety tips to make sure that you and your dog can be ready for your adventures: Ride Right. Are you taking your dog for a ride in the car? Nothing compares to a happy dog's ears as he takes on the wind outside of a car window! Be careful though. Do not ever leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle especially in direct sun. Even when it's only mildly hot out, the inside of a car can become sweltering. Rolling down the windows is not enough relief. Heat stroke can happen to dogs, and just like in people can cause brain damage and even death. Symptoms include panting, drooling, rapid pulse and fever. Immediately immerse the dog in cool water and seek emergency veterinary assistance. Sunburns. Did you know that dogs get sunburns just like we do? Especially the dogs with shorter hair, lighter or pink skin, and pink noses are most susceptible. Try to limit your dog's exposure to days when the sun is less strong. Sunblock applied to ears and noses 30 minutes before exposure will help. Sink or Swim. Not all dogs know how to swim instinctively. Do not just drop them in a pool or throw them in the ocean to see how they do. Make sure that they choose their swimming adventure. Start in shallow water and call your dog's name. Maybe try tossing a toy to see if they will retrieve it. Better yet? If you have a friend with a dog who can swim, let them lead the way. Do not be surprised if both of your dog's legs don't paddle right away. Most dogs start with just their front legs. Stick close to help with the back end if they need it. Watch for tides, surfers, and other swimmers to be sure your dog has a calm introduction to the world of water. Consider getting a canine life preserver so that they can have the support while they learn. Always use preservers on boating adventures. They need them just like humans. Remember that swimming uses different muscles and can tire your animal quickly. Always keep your dog in reach so that you can help them if they need it. You are their best friend and lifeguard. Fancy Footwork. If your dog starts to walk awkwardly on the roads or concrete, consider the heat of the pavement. Their feet may literally be burning. Whenever possible, avoid walking your dog on the blacktop when it is hot to the touch. Walk them on the sidewalk, in the grass, or in the shade. Also, when starting to increase the speed, frequency, or change the terrain of your dog's walk, remember that they do not wear shoes. It may take them a while to build the calluses on their paws necessary to walk in these areas. If you're going hiking or onto surfaces where you would not be comfortable walking barefoot, consider your pet's feet. There are even sneakers available for animals that may have sensitive paws! Gear up the grooming. Make sure that you keep up with your dog's brushing and washing to ensure good health in the heat. This is when they shed more and get dirtier than most other times of the year. Don't forget to apply their flea/tick prevention and give them their heartworm preventatives each month as well. These are just a few of the considerations to be made during the summer. We wish you the safest of adventures and loads of fun this season!
Dog Saves Woman from Raccoon Attack
WARNING: Some of the pictures in this video are graphic. TACOMA, Wash. — A woman in Washington state is recovering from a brutal attack by raccoons. Michaela Lee was walking her dog in a nearby park when her dog chased after two raccoons.
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Alaska woman fends off young grizzly
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 14 (UPI) -- An Alaska woman says she used bear spray, a walking stick, insect repellent and a box of macaroni and cheese to save herself and her when the bear tried to bite her dog, she hit it on the head with her
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Dog saved her life, and she wants to save others
Julie Seaton is a dog person with nine lives. The Muskego woman breeds and shows Australian terriers, and she's active in the Waukesha Kennel Club, serving on its board of directors. Just as dogs are a part of her family, she's a part of a bigger family
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Dog Saves Owner from Bear Attack
GRAFTON, N.H. — A New Hampshire woman is praising her dog after helping her escape a bear attack. Tracey Colburn says she was taking her dog outside on Saturday night when a massive bear was standing at her front door. “You know how you
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Family Dog Saves Baby From Drowning In Pool [VIDEO]
A Michigan woman is praising the family pet after she found her 14-month old baby boy floating in a pool with their dog swimming under the boy trying What do you think of Bear’s heroic actions to save the 14 month-old child from the
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Barking dog saves owners from fire
A Wilsonville couple says their rescue dog returned the favor this weekend No one was injured in the fire. A Wilsonville woman has filed a $9.2 million lawsuit against Justin Bieber, his concert promoter and the owner of the Rose Garden arena alleging
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