06/22/2025
Hello, everyone! Deacon would like everyone to know that he likes cottage cheese so much, he saves some for later on his bottom lip.
He'd also just like to remind everyone to stay safe over the next fex days, while Ottawa has its first heat wave of the year. Here is a chart you can use to help determine if it's too hot (or too cold when the time comes) for your dog. Remember that all dogs are different, some can tolerate warmer weather than this chart says, and some can't tolerate the amount this chart says they should. Know your dog and their signs.
Here are some ways to help keep your dog safe and cool in hot weather:
- Know the signs of heat stroke: https://ontariospca.ca/blog/know-the-signs-heatstroke/
- Never leave your dog in a car unattended, even with the window cracked.
- ALWAYS give your dog access to water unless your vet has them on a specific amount for a health condition. Limiting water isn't needed for healthy dogs, not even for potty training puppies.
- Make sure your dog has somewhere in the shade to hang out if they insist on spending some time outside.
- Take walks early in the morning or late at night to avoid mid-day temperatures.
- Take walks with a lot of sniffing as opposed to high energy activities like fetch.
- Play games like tug, or "living room parkour" (if you have air conditioning and the space for it) to get some pent up energy out.
- Work on teaching your dog some new tricks
- Play "find it!" inside
- Freeze dog safe bone broth, vegetables, wet food, etc. In food toys or ice cube trays (to pop out and give you your dog).
For more information on any of these suggestions, or to learn more about Deacon or the Gems (our foster cats) please don't hesitate to contact us, stay safe!
