Thoughts from the Wild

July 5, 2018

Is it possible to have too much fun in the sun? For dogs, the answer is yes. In fact, it may not take long for a dog’s body temperature to reach dangerous levels, leading to heatstroke. What Is heatstroke? It’s a potentially life-threatening condition in which the core body temperature rises to around 105 °F …

August 4, 2015

School’s out, the weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and…the puppy’s chewing a hole through the new kiddie pool?! There are several benefits to getting a puppy in the summer. Kids are out of school, so they may have extra time to devote to training and bonding with a new pet. Use the …