Page 6 - Hobe Sound Reflections - June '21`
P. 6
Page 6, Hobe Sound
Tip Of The Tail
Beach Dangers skin. If ingested then take your dog to your veterinarian the morning or in the evening when the sand temperatures
for treatment. Fish hooks and other discarded trash from are not so high.
humans is unfortunately something we see regularly at the As you can see, there are a lot of things to be considered
beach. Fish hooks can become stuck in the skin and need to to keep your beloved pet safe at the beach. Don’t let the
be removed by your veterinarian. Other foreign objects can dangers keep you from enjoying one of our favorite summer
cause intestinal obstruction if ingested. Symptoms would activities here in Florida. Just be aware and cautious so
be vomiting, lethargy and anorexia. everyone, including your furry friend, has a good time.
Sunburn and paw pad burns: Dogs can get sunburns Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
too. Dogs with short hair and light coats can be at risk. is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
Make sure to apply sunscreen before going to the beach. pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
Using a veterinary dog specific sunscreen is best but you physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
can use a children’s sunscreen that goes on clear and dries extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
on contact. Avoid zinc oxide and salicylic acid. Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
As we know the sand can get very hot in the summer. care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
If the sand is too hot for us to walk on, than it is too hot For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
Summer is fast approaching which means a lot of time for your dog. Pets paw pads are thick but they can still get palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
spent at the beach. Many of us love taking our dogs with us burned. On these days, take your pet to the beach earlier in at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
when soaking up the sun and relaxing at the beach. What
is more fun than watching our furry friends scampering
around on the sand and diving into the waves in search of a
ball? Unfortunately, there can be many dangers at the beach
for dogs. This doesn’t mean we can’t take them, but we do
need to be aware of the risks and how to avoid them.
Heat exhaustion: We know temperatures can soar in
Florida in the summer. Sometimes the ocean breeze can
trick us into thinking it is cooler. Be aware that your pet is
exerting a lot of energy running on sand and may become
overheated which can lead to heatstroke and death. Make
sure to provide a shady place for your dog and make them
lie down in the shade and rest for a bit every now and then.
Salt water poisoning: Dogs get thirsty with all that
running around. Do not let them drink the salt water. The
salt, bacteria and parasites in the water can make them
very sick. The excess sodium can lead to diarrhea and
even to severe hypernatremia and seizures. Bring plenty
of fresh water to the beach and make sure to offer it to
your dog frequently.
Swimming in the ocean: Not all dogs are good
swimmers. Certain breeds like pugs and basset hounds are
not good swimmers as they are top-heavy. Before allowing
your dog to run into the ocean, make sure they can stay
afloat! Also strong winds can cause high waves and currents.
Dogs can get into trouble and even get swept away just like
us humans. Don’t let them in the water on rough days and
bring a life vest for your dog to help prevent drowning.
Sand impaction: Most dogs will not eat sand but
there is always the exception. If your dog ingests a large
amount of sand while at the beach it can become stuck in
the small bowel and cause an obstruction. Hospitalization
and possibly surgery would be needed in this case.
Dog fights: Dog beaches are great places to socialize
with your dog. Most of the time dogs love to interact with
other dogs. It’s fun to watch the dogs racing around chasing
each other, dashing in and out of the water. Unfortunately,
problems can come up when a lot of dogs are together.
Dogs have the instinct to form packs and will try to create
a hierarchy to establish a leader of the pack. This can lead
to dog fights and sometimes severe injuries. Keep an eye on
your dog and its interactions with other dogs. It is not always
play. If you feel that your dog is getting overwhelmed or is
in danger, take it out of the situation immediately.
Jellyfish and foreign objects: Dogs can accidentally
step on or even pick up and try to eat jellyfish on the beach.
The sting can be very irritating to the skin and oral mucosa
and cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions.
Vinegar can be used to pour directly on a sting on the
Southern Exposure Technologies
Computer Install/Setup/Repair
(561) 315-0144
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install
* Networking, Troubleshooting
* Instruction
* Hardware/Software Installation
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup
* Business Consult/Startup/Move
* Website Design/Maintenance
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer
and wireless network”!
GET S.E.T. GO!
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR,
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH,
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR.
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS,
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT!
(561) 315-0144
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS!