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Would you trust a face like this to just anyone We wouldnt either. Thats why we are committed to being part of your extended family Ohio Drive Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital with an all-star team We take great pride in providing exemplary customer service paired with outstanding medical care ensuring that your furry friends are truly in the best hands. 1101 Ohio Drive Suite 104 Plano TX 75093 ohiodriveanimalhospital.com 972-599-2224 Free exam offer valid only for well-pet visits. For new customers only. Not valid for ill pets or combined with other offers. Come meet Dr. Benjamin and his team CALL US AT 972-599-2224 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT Mention Good Life Family Magazine and get a FREE well-pet exam 4EXERCISEDURINGCOOLERHOURS.WhenyoutakeyourpetforawalkDr.Benjaminsuggests going early in the morning or close to sundown when the temperature isnt at its peak. Also bringing water makes a huge difference in helping your pet keep himself coolhe says. goodTO KNOW 5WALKYOURPETSONDIRTORGRASS.Sensitivepawpadscanquickly burn with prolonged exposure to a hot surface such as sidewalks or an asphalt parking lot.To avoid injury dont let your pet linger on hot surfaces when you take him for a walk. Lots of dogs come into our hospital with blisters on their paw padssays Dr. Benjamin.I see this a lot in dogs who dont go outside very often. But if you take them frequently the bottoms of their paws should get callouses which toughen them up so they can withstand extreme temperatures a bit better. 6APPLY A PET-FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN. Just like humans dogs with thin or light- colored coats can get sunburn especially on their ears and noses. Dr. Benjamin adds that in addition to sunburn this puts pets at increased risk for certain types of cancer. His advicePut sunscreen on your dog if he has a thin or light-colored coat and is going to be outside for an extended period of time. Whatever sunscreen youd put on a baby would be gentle enough for your pet. 7WATCH OUT FOR SUMMER PET MYTHS. If you think you should shave your dog this summer to keep him cool think again.Its a myth that grooming dogs especially shaving them keeps them cool explains Dr. Benjamin. Unlike people dogs dont cool themselves through their skin but through panting. Leaving the fur longer acts like an insulator. WARNING SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE If your pet cant stand up or collapses is panting disoriented vomiting has diarrhea or is having seizures contact your veterinarian immediately. Speed and quality of treatment can make the difference between life and death. Source Dr. Brian Benjamin of Ohio Drive Animal Hospital in Plano. The SPCA ofTexas receives an average of eight calls a day reporting suspected animal cruelty with almost half of those reports involving animals being denied food water andor shelter. To report animal cruelty please visit spca.orgabuse or call 214- 461-1850.