Grooming will contribute to their overall health and happiness. As the temperature increasesconsistentgrooming will keep the following health problems under control, parasites, fleas, ticks and



mosquitoes which can become a key health concern during the warm months if not properly attended to. Aside from them causing skin irritations, these parasites can also cause disease. Ticks can cause anemia and specific ticks carry Lymes Disease.

Most dog breeds are less heat-tolerant than humans. We sweat, but they don't have many sweat glands and must pant to lower their body temperature?not nature's most efficient cooling mechanism. Dogs with heavy double coats or short, flat faces suffer even more when the temperature increases. If your dog's breed hearkens from a cold climate (Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, or St. Bernards for example), or has a short nose (such as Bulldogs, Pugs, or Pekingese do), take particular care not to let your dog overheat. Yet, any dog can suffer the effects of heat, sun, and humidity, and any dog can benefit from good grooming to stay healthy, comfortable, and yes, good-looking, all summer long.

Shaving the coat ... may seem like a solution but is not a good idea. A dog's coat is insulation which protects against both cold and heat. His coat insulates him from the heat, UV rays and insects. Shaving the coat additionally exposes a dog's skin to sunburn! For short Haircuts ... using a clipper with a snap on comb attachment is a good idea. Cutting just the top coat and not the undercoat leaves nature's protection against sun and heat and delivers controllable style.

Grooming also includes baths, dogs really love baths from the hose in the summer! One of the best, shampoos to use because it is so gentle, is no more tears baby shampoo, that way if the shampoo rolls down into their eyes, it will not sting or burn their little eyes. Always, make sure you rinse well!

Summer time is fun and exciting for our pets. The heat can also meandistress for our companions. They need our assist in protecting them from conditions such as overheating, dehydration, and sunburn.