Day: July 15, 2007

 FOR MORE INFORMATION Thomas McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419 e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2007     SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Summer is a great season to get outdoors with your best friends … including your pets, but remember that there are hazards for pets when temperatures rise. Here are some important tips: Dogs wear a winter coat year round and sweat only through their nose and paw pads, so they’re more susceptible to heat than we are. Dogs cool themselves through panting and drinking water, so provide plenty of water in the summer. Never leave a