http://doggersize.com A Personalized Approch to Pet Care Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:35:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://doggersize.com/2009/04/22/its-hot-out-there/ http://doggersize.com/2009/04/22/its-hot-out-there/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:41:55 +0000 doggersize http://doggersize.com/?p=585 Lets not forget, the hotter it gets, the more important water is for both you and your pet.  Making sure your pet is hydrated if you are leaving the pet outside during these 100 degree days is imperative.  Leaving two dishes full of water is better than coming home to a sick dehydrated pet.  If you want to take your pet on a walk, I recommend doing so in the early hours before it gets too hot.  And if you do take your pet on a walk, make sure you bring a portable water bowl (easily $5 at any pet store) and a bottled water so that you both stay hydrated and healthy!  Its not even May yet, so lets make sure that we are prepared for the hot days!

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