There's much more to dinner time with dogs than
food on a plate.
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Keep your pets water colder longer! The CoolLap collapsible dog bowl
with a self contained cooling unit will keep your pets water colder
longer. Fold the bowl and place in the handy carrying pouch for easy
transport. This durable, light weight bowl can easily be used as water
and food bowl.
Only $ 12.95

Cooling Pack & Handy Carry Case " INCLUDED "

Dog Bowls & Raised
Feeders
Your dog probably spends more time with his food and water bowls than
any other single pet product.

Pet bowls need to be selected for more than good looks, as some of their
poorly designed characteristics can result in health problems.
Picking the right bowl or feeder is
important to health and well being of
your growing puppy or your senior
dog.

You will find a great selection of
raised feeders, stainless steel bowls,
kennel  bowls, corner bowls, travel bowls, collapsible bowls,
automatic feeders, bowls for long eared dogs, adjustable feeders,
non-slip bowls,  as well as dog bowls for small or large dogs.
Adjustable
Height Dog Dish
$ 45.95
Carrington Raised
Diner
$ 69.95
$ 59.95
Store-n-Feed Raised Feeder
Why Use A Raised Feeder ?

Comfortable Eating Position





Reduces Stress On Joints





Improves Digestion

Big Dog Water
Fountain
$ 102.95
Non-Slip Corner
Bowl
$ 19.95
Outward Hound
No Spill Port-a-Bowl
$ 14.95
Stainless Steel
Kennel Bowls
$ 7.95
$ 19.95
Automatic Waterer
by LeBistro
Double Diner for Long
Eared Breeds
$ 29.95
NO Tip Bowl for Long
Eared Breeds
$ 15.95
$ 9.95
Super Heavy
No-Tip Bowl
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Tips To Avoid Dehydration
Maintaining a constant fluid level is as important in dogs as it is in humans.

1.  Dogs lose a lot of water while panting. Leave two or three bowls filled with
water around the house, so that he gets enough to drink.

2.  If he has not had a good drink for a long time, start re-hydration slowly ...
allowing your dog a few sips every few minutes.  Overdrinking after a dry spell can
quickly lead to vomiting and he may end up losing more fluids than he had.

3. Don't let your dog drink excessive amounts of water after a strenuous exercise
session.

4. Wait a few minutes after your dog has exerted in very heavy exercise and then
allow frequent but small amounts every few minutes.

5.  If your dog is showing some signs of dehydration, give him electrolyte mixed in
water. While water helps in replenishing a lot of nutrients, electrolyte can do the
job more quickly.

6. Dogs who have gone a long time without water have a problem holding it down.
So let him lick ice, he hydrates himself with licking the ice.


7.  If your dog refuses to drink for any extended period of time, consult your
veterinarian immediately!

Dogs lose fluid through:

breathing    panting    elimination     diarhea     vomiting    fever
evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces.  

Dogs replenish fluid by drinking water or other liquids and by eating moist foods.    
A relatively small drop in body fluid (4-5%) can result in visible signs of
dehydration.  
Symptoms of dehydration . . .

1.  The skin loses elasticity as it loses
moisture.
This can be somewhat misleading since
younger and fatter dogs will have more
elasticity than older, thinner dogs.  It is
important to have an idea of what your dog's
skin looks and feels like on a normal basis.  
Pinch a little skin between your thumb and
forefinger on your dog's back.  When you
release it, it should pop back into place
immediately.  (You can try this on the back of
your own hand as an example) As the tissue
under the skin loses moisture, the skin moves
back more slowly.  In extreme cases, the skin
doesn't pop back.

2. The eyes appear sunken and lack moisture.

3.  The mouth appears dry. ... gums and nose
are dry.  

4.  Delayed capillary refill time
Pull up your dog's lip and look at his gums.  
Place your index finger firmly against the
gums so that they appear white.  Remove your
finger and see how quickly the blood returns
to the gums (they will become pink in that area
again).  This is called capillary refill time.   If
you do this when everything is normal, you
will have a basis upon which to compare.  The
gums of a normal dog refill immediately,  the
gums of a dehydrated dog could take 3
seconds or so to return to their pink state.


If your dog shows visible
symptoms of dehydration, he
may need a trip to the vet for
immediate replenishment of
fluids.  In serious cases, your
veterinarian may administer
fluids under the skin or
directly into the blood stream.

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