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Temperatures are soaring! Here are some tips for keeping your furry friends safe.

The answer…
Yes, they are that dangerous. Not because your dog is likely to die from fright (although see below…), but because so many dogs suffer terribly from severe psychological distress as a result of the stress that they suffer when fireworks are being let off in the vicinity. RSPCA data suggests that over 60% of dogs show marked signs of distress when exposed to firework displays, even outside the home. Applied to the UK canine population, that suggests that there are at least five and a half million dogs that are subjected to unnecessary fear and distress every year.
— Read on vethelpdirect.com/vetblog/2019/11/05/does-firework-fear-really-kill-dogs/

POTENTIAL DANGER OF POMERANIAN HAIR ~ In a press release today, the National Institute of Health has announced the discovery of a potentially dangerous substance in the hair of pomeranians. This substance, called “amo-bacter canine” has been linked with the following symptoms in female humans: *reluctance to cook *reluctance to perform housework *reluctance to wear anything but onesies or show suits*reluctance to work except in support of a dog show*physical craving for contact with Pomeranians (may be an addiction) Beware! if you come in contact with a female human affected by this substance be prepared to talk about poms for hours on end. This was a public service announcement … Surgeon General’s Warning: Pomeranians are expensive, addictive, and may impair the ability to use common sense.

Anxiety in dog is the result of fear, separation or aging.

According to the American Kennel Club, dog anxiety can manifest in a dog’s behavior in many ways, including:

• Aggression
• Panting
• Drooling
• Defecating in the home
• Depression
• Destructive behavior 
• Pacing  

Just like their human counterparts, there are treatments that can ease a dog’s stress when experiencing anxiety. Some methods are: 

• Training and conditioning dogs to respond to uncomfortable stimuli with a healthy response
• Anxiety medication
• Using CBD oil 

To prevent anxiety, owners can: 

• Learn a dog’s body language to identify when they feel uncomfortable
• Regularly socialize them in new experiences 
• Give them obedience training
• Make sure they have a decent amount of exercise and proper nutrition
• Help the dog avoid stress where possible