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10 Annual “Best Ball” Golf Scramble
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with Prizes Beat The Heat ~ Keeping Your Dog Cool

Saturday June 8th, 2024. A benefit for the Make-A-Wish foundation in honor of During Hot Weather
the memory of John D. Lloyd, who was a sophomore at New Hartford High School This article was researched and written by Elizabeth Cordeiro as part of her Girl Scout Gold
when his wish was granted. The Make-A-Wish foundation granted John’s wish to Award Project. The information in the article was reviewed by a local veterinarian.
meet Buffalo Bills Players CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson in December of 2013. Please Suggestions on How to Keep Your Dog Cool:
help us to help them keep granting wishes. Make sure your dog has enough water. Provide water stations in both your home
The Golf tournament will be at Twin Ponds Country Club, New York Mills. June and yard. Dogs regulate their body temperatures by panting, resting, and drinking
8th, 2024. T-Off at 9 AM. Ticket Price- includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at turn, water. Keep their water bowls full of cool, clean water.
and dinner to-go, $100 dollars each player. There will be no in person Dinner/ Provide lots of shade for your dog. You may have trees in your yard that provide
Banquet. Call to reserve your spot or make a donation! For questions or more info shade. If not, portable sunshades, tarps, patio umbrellas, and pop-up canopies are
contact Kathy Lloyd 315-723-6545 or Sue Lloyd 315-723-7865. perfect to create shade. Some pop-up canopies even come with a misting system.
Keep your house cool. Don’t turn off the AC when you leave the house. Your
home’s interior temperature can rise quickly on a hot day. If you don’t have AC, you
can place fans to create a cross breeze.
Walking your dog. If possible, walk your dog in the morning or evening to avoid
the peak temperatures of the day. Bring water along and stop to rest in shaded areas
if necessary.
Keep your dog at a healthy weight. Overweight dogs have a harder time staying
cool during warm weather and are at a greater risk of becoming overheated.
Regularly brush your dog’s coat. To keep your dog regularly groomed during warm
weather is important. Brushing your dog will help remove any matted fur close to
the skin, to allow proper airflow. In addition, it is important to make sure that your
dog’s coat is clean and their skin is healthy.
Sunscreen for dogs. Dogs can sunburn and get skin cancer too. UV-blocking
clothes and sunscreen are available for dogs. This is especially important if your dog
has a thin or non-existent coat.
Water fun for dogs. Small durable pools filled with fresh cool water each morning
and shaded during the day can offer relief during warm weather. Oscillating yard
sprinklers and hose sprays are other suggestions.
Be Aware:
Some breeds of dogs are more prone to heat exhaustion than others. Shorter-nosed
and flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih
Tzus, and Boxers are more sensitive to heat due to their anatomy. Other dogs that
are at an increased risk for overheating are dogs with thick heavy coats, overweight
dogs, or the very old or young.
While dogs sweat through their paw pads, panting is the main way a dog regulates
their body temperature. Because dogs primarily pant rather than sweat, they are
more likely to be sensitive to heat than humans. As a reminder, when it is humid
outside, panting is less efficient.
Keep in Mind:
During warmer months never leave your dog alone inside a parked car, not even
with the windows down and the car parked in the shade. On an 80-degree day, a
parked car’s temperature can reach 100 degrees within 10 minutes.
Avoid walking your dog during the hottest hours of the day. When the air
temperature outside is 77 degrees, the asphalt temperature can be as high as 125
degrees. Tip: If it’s too hot for your bare feet, it is too hot for their paws.
If your dog uses an outdoor doghouse during the warmer months, it is best to
place it in a shady location, slightly elevate it off the ground, and make sure it is well
vented. Insulation will also help to keep it cooler in the heat.
Some signs of heat exhaustion for a dog are panting faster than normal, drooling,
deep red sticky gums, warm to touch, quiet or poorly responsive.