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Elli Mays helps with gulf oil spill

I want to let everyone know we are now sending our cleaner hair to the gulf coast to be put into nylons to help absorb the oil in the gulf spill. We also want to thank our clients because without them we wouldn't be able to help in this way. So pat yourself on the back because you also are doing a part in the clean up by bringing your pet here. It's going to take all of us standing together and it will be a long time before we ever see clean waters again on our coastlines.

HELPFUL TIPS!

I just want to remind everyone that it is Flea season and please keep a flea preventative (frontline plus, k-9 advantix, advantage) on your pet to ensure your pet doesn't bring fleas into your home. Fleas cause Tapeworm. Tapeworms are flat worms that are segmented. They consist of a head, neck, and then a number of segments. The head usually has suckers or muscular grooves that enable the tapeworm to attach itself to the animal’s intestine. The adult form of D. caninum lives in dogs, cats, fox, and occasionally humans. It is found throughout the world. In heavy infections, you may notice abdominal discomfort or nervousness in the animal. The animal may vomit. The active segments around the anal area may cause an animal to lick or 'scoot' on the floor. As a general rule though, tapeworm infection may not cause any noticeable illness in your pet, or it may show moderate signs of infection. These symptoms may produce digestive upsets, excessive or decreased appetite (depending on the pet), poor hair and skin coat (possible balding, red areas especially on the rump and feet), weight loss and vague signs of abdominal discomfort. But, what most owners who've had a pet with tapeworms can tell you is that the first thing you most likely notice is the 1/4 inch, whitish worms that may expand and contract in your pet's stool. Or the cucumber seed-like or rice grain-like dried segments in their pet's bedding area or clinging to the hair around their butt. The good news is that tapeworms are not passed directly from pet to pet. The bad news is that the common intermediate hosts are fleas and small animals, such as mice, rats, squirrels and rabbits.

HEATSTROKES!

Often, on days with mild temperatures, pet owners might be tempted to leave their pet in the car for "just a minute" while they run into the store. But a recent Stanford University study showed that on a 72-degree day, a car's internal temperature could climb to 116 degrees within one hour. Heatstroke occurs when the pet's natural defense system cannot handle the heat building up inside his body. Usually, a dog handles heat through respiratory measures such as panting. When the dog cannot pant away the heat, his body will overheat. Heatstroke that occurs as a result of physical activity or exercise usually takes place when pets are exposed to hot temperatures. The heat index is particularly important, because if the weather forecast says it will be 85 degrees and the humidity is 89 percent, it will actually feel like 101 degrees outside," said Reems, who recommends owners avoid exercising or walking their pets during the middle of the day. "When it is this hot outside, the best times for physical activity are before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m.," she continued. Reems also cautions that although there are measures to prevent heatstroke, it can occur at any time of the day. Symptoms, which can include: excessive panting, profuse salivation, glazed eyes or staring, anxiety or restlessness, gums and tongue that appear bright red or purple, confusion, trouble standing or walking, collapse, and vomiting.

If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heatstroke, Reems recommends that you try to cool him down by soaking him with towels and water and placing him in front of a fan, if possible. Then contact your veterinarian immediately. It is not recommended that owners use ice or ice-cold water to cool pets, because this may lead to cooling the body too quickly.

To prevent heatstroke,

1. Keep pets inside on hot days. Even if your yard has shady areas, keep in mind the shadow shifts throughout the day.

2. Always have fresh water available. Whether inside or out, be sure your pet has clean cool water to drink at all times. If you go for a walk or an outing, take plenty of water along. You can also consider thoroughly wetting your dog's body before a walk.

3. Keep pets well groomed. This helps pets' fur do what it is intended to do -- protect them from the sun and insulate them from heat. If their coat is matted and tangled, the fur may actually trap heat.

4. Maintain a healthy weight. Keep walks at a gentle pace. And if your pet seems tired, rest a bit or stop the activity. Limit longer walks to early morning or evenings when the sun is not directly overhead and temperatures are more comfortable.

Well that is our health tips for the summer. We are now on merchantcircle.com so feel free to give us a review of our business. Once again a big thanks from all the girls at Elli May's for keeping your business local. You are the Heart of our business.

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