Summer Heat

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Olesia711
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Location: North Carolina
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Pet name: Izzy
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Summer Heat

Post by Olesia711 » 06 Jul 2021, 23:01

Just thought i would share this since it is summertime and sometimes we don't realize when asphalt is too hot for our dogs to walk on

"Asphalt retains heat extremely well and can be far hotter than what you think it is. In general, if the asphalt is too hot to keep your hand or foot on it for more than 5 seconds, then it is too hot for your dog."
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Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

Barb
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Re: Summer Heat

Post by Barb » 08 Jul 2021, 19:26

Thank you, Olesia, for the reminder. It certainly has been hot here!

Barb

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Madelon
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Re: Summer Heat

Post by Madelon » 08 Jul 2021, 20:50

Thank you Olesia! Such a good reminder
Madelon, owned by DOC. DOC dx EPI 5/2015 = TLI < .4, B12 406; Folate >24. DOC taught me so much and together we battled and overcame EPI, food sensitivies, environmental allergies but we lost the cancer battle. DOC was dx with hemangiosarcoma 5/2022 and crossed the rainbow bridge July 24, 2022. He is and always will be the love of my life, my soulmate, my heart dog.

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PipersMom
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Re: Summer Heat

Post by PipersMom » 12 Jul 2021, 12:54

Thanks for the reminder. While I do not take Piper out on the asphalt to walk in the heat it is always good to see reminders fr our four legged children. Piper hates the heat anyway, she loves the cooler and colder temps (unlike her mama LOL)
Shawn, from NJ. Piper is Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Bluetick Coonhound, Boxer, Border Collie, and Pit. Born 8/28/19.

EPI Diagnoised
: 4/7/21 (cTLI-1.8, B-12-<150, Folate->24). Started Enzymes 4/8/21. Piper's weight dropped to 45 but was a is a steady 50lbs. Lowest weight 42lbs. As of 4/5/21 B12 was 505. As of 12/14/22 was 830
Daily Meds: PancreVed Powder with each meal, B-12 1000mg every other day, Proin 25 mg BID, Gabapentin 150mg BID, Proviable-Forte Capsule, Priolosec 20mg and Incurin .5mg. If needed: Galiprant, Cerenia, Tylan
Current Food: Homemade food by me with a vet nutritionist recipe that has added vitamins and minerals.

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