Shaving Your Dog & Do Dogs Sweat

July 2014 Please visit http://doghealthnewsletter.com/newsletters/doghealthnews100.htm if your email browser is not html-compliant, to view through your Internet browser.
	ASK DR. SCHELLING DEAR DR. SCHELLING, It has been a very hot summer and I'm worried that my dog is uncomfortable under all that fur. Is it okay to shave my dog? –Alexis
Dear Alexis, Shaving your dog may seem like a good idea but the truth is that shaving may be detrimental to your dog's comfort and health. Dog's coats are designed to capture air and use it as an insulator. During the summer it holds the heat at bay, and helps them regulate their body temperature. Without an insulating layer of fur dogs can be more susceptible to heat stroke and at a greater risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Learn more about the risks of shaving dogs and alternatives to help keep cool in this article on dog shaving. Click here to learn more about: SHAVING A DOG TO KEEP COOL … … … … Become a fan of Dr. Schelling on Facebook! Get up to date information on dog health, care, behavior and much more! Have a question? Email us at: comments@doghealthnewsletter.com
Dear Max, I take my dog on runs with me as often as I can. He loves being out in the open wind, and I enjoy his company. As we were running one day, it made me wonder something about my fellow... Do dogs sweat? –Henry … … … … Dear Henry, We sure do. Us dogs need to sweat to keep ourselves cool just like you humans. We sweat from our palms—err, I mean paws. Ever notice your pup's wet paw prints on concrete on a hot day? But that's not the only way we keep ourselves cool, check out this article to learn more. Click here to learn more about: HOW DOGS SWEAT
–Max Have a question for Max? Throw him a bone here: askmax@doghealthnewsletter.com
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DOG FACT Despite their breed or size, all dogs have 42 teeth and 321 bones.		TO QUOTE: "The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue." –Author Unknown
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