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 Exercise - Bichons in general don't handle heat real well.
Therefore, be careful about exercising them in the heat of the day. Early
morning or late evening walkies are generally easier on their delicate little
anatomies.
# Bichon coats are often cut back to puppy cuts in the summertime to provide ease of care and cooling. BUT ... Bichons can get sunburned. Please protect them from the full sun and/or use sun lotion on their sweet skin. M Know the indicators of heatstroke: Panting, drooling, elevated pulse, fever (oops! .. don't know what 'normal' is? Time to check your individual dog's 'normal' levels (at rest) so you'll be able to recognize any elevation. Get familiar with how to address heatstroke should you suspect it ... (Most recommend getting the dog cool asap by immersing in cool water and taking it to the vet IMMEDIATELY)
 Some parts of North America are now hot
beds of
heartworm infestations. Have
your dog tested and consult your veterinarian for guidance as to the need for
regular dosage of heartworm preventative meds.
N Pesticides & fertilizers can be toxic to your pets. Please check the container before applying in areas where pets frequent.
IN EMERGENCY: 888-555-5555 Also place your vet's phone number in a conspicuous place for quick access. Injuries which are addressed quickly can often save a pet's life. You are visitor #
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NEVER leave your bichon out in full sun or in a
closed vehicle. Temperatures can sore quickly and kill or brain injure a dog
within mere minutes. * Cracking a window does not help much in warm temperatures.
Please ... leave your dog home in the summer ... or have someone sit in the car
with your dog with the windows down or A/C on. Automobiles can overheat and
stall ... and I'm sure a dog inside a hot automobile without the A/C on is not
an experience any of us wants to have ...
Have plenty of bowls of
cool fresh water about your
home/yard to be available for constant replenishing of hydrants. Dehydration in
dogs can easily lead to complications such as UTIs and possibly aid in bladder
stone development.
Many of us travel more in summertime .. and expose
our dogs to many health dangers. Please be sure your dog's titer levels
(antibodies) are at high enough levels to protect them from distemper, parvo &
rabies. This can be done through annual immunizations or through regular blood
tests to check titer levels (after the dog has had immunizations in years past)
Travel also requires mandatory identification. We use
little luggage tags ... and change the date as we travel through different
areas.. We provide our cell phone # and the numbers of friends we might be
visiting in the region. Yes, it takes a bit of conscientious thought, but it's
worth it to us to have part of our pets welfare covered.
Stash an extra leash or flexileash in your vehicle/s.
When I see people with off leash dogs at rest areas, it gives me chills. The
story is always: "Oh, he stays right with me". But dogs are dogs ... and rabbits
are having a very good year ... let's please not have a sad ending .....
Be vigilant about fleas and ticks. Flea bites can
quickly lead to nasty and painful hot spots . . . and ticks carry Lyme disease.
There are many very effective products easily available today .... both chemical
and natural.
Be aware of possible allergic response to insect
bites in your fluff. If they're bitten or stung multiple times, best take them
to a vet.