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Dog safety during poor air quality alerts or wildfire smoke When there is an alert for poor air quality, such as from wildfire smoke, the pollution concentrations and particulate matter in the air can reach hazardous levels that are unhealthy for the general population, including our pets.How might poor air quality or wildfire smoke impact my dog's health?Th...

Hi everyone!
Dr.Sue saw this article and wanted to share it with everyone. There was a bat with rabies that was found in Glencoe. 🦇
Important to stay up to date on your pets Rabies vaccine!
Be safe 🫶🏼

Rabid bat found near homes in north suburbs; residents advised to get pets vaccinated 'immediately' Cook County officials said residents with pets in the area who do not have current rabies vaccinations to get them inoculated "immediately."

🌞🐶 Heatwave Alert: Protect Your Pups! 🐶🌞
The temperatures are soaring, and if it's hot for us, it's even hotter for our dogs! Please help keep your furry family members safe during this heatwave:

🐾 Walk early in the morning or later in the evening.
💧 Always provide plenty of fresh, cool water.
🌳 Keep them in the shade or, better yet, indoors with air conditioning or fans.
🔥 Test the pavement with the back of your hand for 7 seconds—if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
🚗 Never leave your dog in a parked car, even for a minute. Temperatures inside can become deadly in a matter of minutes.

⚠️ Signs of heatstroke include:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Weakness or stumbling
• Vomiting
• Bright red or pale gums
• Collapse

If you suspect heatstroke, move your dog to a cool area, offer small amounts of cool (not ice-cold) water, and contact us or any emergency clinic right away!

Please share this post to help keep our four-legged friends safe this summer. ❤️🐕

Before and after someone mentions snacks 🦴🐾✨
📸: Gorgeous Girl Maxie 🫶🏼