Overheating usually happens when the sun is too high that the outdoors is so hot and may be unbearable to our pets. Even the indoors such as cars and our houses can be too hot for out pets.

The signs that our pets especially dogs and cats are suffering from heatstroke or overheat are as follows:

* panting too much

* sluggish

* loss of appetite

* disoriented

* and vomitting

If you see all these symptoms especially too much panting because pets pants  to breath in and out cool air, so that they can breath in moisture and vapor to cool their bodies, so if panting is evident, then give them cold water to drink or put some ice cubes in a bowl for them to lick. It is also advisable to call the veterinarian for additional remedies. Another great idea is to spray your dog some cool water or give them a bath to cool their bodies.

If the room is too hot, you can turn on the air conditioner or the electric fan and let it face in your pets especially dogs. Dogs love facing the air from the electric fan. If your pets are inside the car, don’t leave them too long or at least park your cars in a cooler place like under the shade of a tree.

When bring your dogs to the park, it is a good idea to bring a bottle of water and a small bowl so in times that the temperature it high, you can give your pet a wisk of water in the face and have some to drink.

Heatstroke due to overheat are common in pets and be a responsible owner. Know the signs and know what to do. A sluggish dog or cat may not just be sleepy or tired. They might be suffering from heatstroke and heatstrokes can lead to cardiac arrest in cats and dogs. So always be cautious with weather changes and know what to do.

Many dogs will never visually show during a pregnancy, and the ones that do will only show a few days before giving birth.  Instead you should look to the behavior of your dog:

• Changes in appetite – some dogs will eat more, while others will ignore their food altogether.
• Prominent nipples
• Increased sleeping / lethargy
• A clear discharge from the vagina
• A firm abdomen
• “Nesting” behaviors – digging and scratching at bedding, floors, etc.

When your dog is close to giving birth, you will see a decrease in appetite and a increase in nesting, restlessness, and panting.

There are some new products on the market that will help you find out if your dog is pregnant, but they are still out of reach for the home user.  One such project is ReproCHEK, which will determine pregnancy within 15 minutes, but is expensive ($500) and requires the pet owner to draw blood from their pet.

So even in this day and age of technology, intenet knowledge and wonder drugs… the best sure-fire way to find out if your dog is preggers, is to see your vet.