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there may be brain damage and with ensuing complications will not survive.

According to scientific evidence in hot weather the dog should be kept especially clean and well groomed. Moderation in hair clipping is the answer, not shaving down to the skin. About an inch of hair should be left to protect him from sun and parasites. Long haired dogs may be more comfortable in summer if their hair is thinned rather than clipped short.

Skin ailments are more prevalent in summer, such as fungus and eczema and “hot spots.” Fleas have been listed as the cause of over 70 percent of summer skin problems. For lice, fleas and ticks a good insecticide, either spray or powder, should be applied and brushed down to the skin and down to the toes and end of tail.

Dirty skin intensifies skin problems. In warm weather, bathing every two to three weeks should be sufficient for the average house dog.

Many dogs are afraid of thunder and lightening and become hysterical during storms. Some actually “go out of their heads,” but most just need petting and need to stay close to their masters during these stressful times. (It has been the writers experience that most dogs that run away from home during a storm do not return home. Many owners lose their pets in this way.)

Scientists believe that the dog’s

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