Dog Days Of Summer 

 

Ever wonder where that term came from?  As a child, I used to think my mother made it up.  A little research, however, has shown that it dates back to ancient times when people on earth used the sun, moon and stars to navigate, grow their crops, tell time, etc.  They named the constellations by connecting the dots if you will, of the stars, and whatever animal or figure they saw is the name they gave that particular group of stars.  Sirius, the "dog star," rises and sets with the sun during late July and early August.  It's in conjunction with the sun, and the ancients believed that its heat added to the heat of the sun, creating this stretch of very hot weather.  They named this part of the year "dog days" after the "dog star", Sirius.

 
So, in honor of the Dog Days of Summer and National Dog Day (August 26th), here are some tips for protecting both yourself and your best four legged friends during the hot weather:

1. If your pets stay inside all day while you're at work, keep the air conditioning on or use a fan to help them stay cool.  Don't forget they are wearing a fur coat.

2. Keep fresh, cool water available to your pet all day and make sure during these hot weeks that you also hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

3. When you and your dog are outside for a long period of time, make sure you are both in the shade for at least a portion of the day, and invest in a kiddie pool for the dog to splash around in. You can keep your feet cool in the pool too!

4. When you walk your dog, make sure that there's plenty of grass for him to walk as the pavement in summer can fry an egg - or a dog's paws.  And bring enough water for you both to drink.

5. Believe it or not, many dogs can also get sunburn, so if you're going to take your dog to the beach, apply some baby sunscreen to the dog (tips of ears, nose, belly, and groin) as well as an FPF 30 for yourself. Your dog will thank you!
 

DISCOUNT OFFER EXTENDED 

 

In gratitude to all who ordered any of my Menopause Symptom Relief Products last month, I am extending my discount offer! As you may recall, I am donating a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these products to Women For Women International (WFW).  This wonderful organization supports and trains women survivors of war.  WFW not only helps these women feed their families, but teaches them how to run their own businesses, grow sustainable crops, how to market their wares, and much, much more. 

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