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Happy Halloween!
We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday!
South Georgia is preparing for another round of clear skies and extreme highs (tomorrow is supposed to be 105 😳🥵)
We’re here to help you prepare with some more tips on keeping your pets cool:
•Be sure their bowl is always topped off with cool, fresh water.
•Give your dog a freezable toy.
•Make sure your dog has a cool spot to rest (a cooling mat is a great option)
•Go for a swim! (Plastic kiddie pools are wonderful for pups to splash around in)
•Give them a pup-safe, frozen treat (frozen chicken broth or pumpkin puree are wonderful pup-sicle options. Just be sure to give them in moderation)
•Stay Inside. The safest option in this extreme heat is to keep your pet inside.
•Recognize and respond to the signs of heat stroke ASAP. Heat stroke occurs if your dog’s body temperature rises over 104˚F. As the body temperature climbs higher, your dog is in grave danger of neurological problems, kidney failure or even death.
Clues that your dog may be suffering from heatstroke:
-Heavy panting that is increasing over time
-Dark red or pale gums
-Noticeably agitated
-Drooling
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Uncoordinated movement
-Loss of consciousness
-Laying down unwilling to get up
If you suspect your dog is suffering from heatstroke, you should contact the vet immediately.
Stay safe (and cool) out there!
Feline Louse
Check out this cat louse (lice) that was found at a physical exam!
Don’t start itching, though! These little critters are easy to treat and are species-specific (which means they won't bother us, humans. They prefer to live on our feline friends 🐈).
Were you able to guess what animal our doctors were examining?
It’s a flamingo!
Did you know flamingos get their pink color from their diet? Many plants produce natural red, yellow or orange pigments, called carotenoids. Carotenoids give carrots their orange color or turn ripe tomatoes red. They are also found in the microscopic algae that brine shrimp eat. As a flamingo dines on algae and brine shrimp, its body metabolizes the pigments — turning its feathers pink!
Chehaw Park & Zoo
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Doppler Pop Quiz
It’s time for another round of ‘Guess that Animal’!!
Which animal do you think our doctors are listening to on their doppler??
✨Here’s a hint: this animal gets its color from its dinner 🤔
Post your answers below 👇👇👇
People aren’t the only ones who like back rubs
Chehaw Park & Zoo ‘s Savannah Monitor was getting some excellent back and belly scratches when he came to see us for a routine checkup!
Raise your hand if you wish massages were included with human checkups ✋✋✋
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Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you all have a great week! 💙🐶🐱
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Guess that Sound!
It’s time for another round of trivia!
Can you guess what this sound is???
Post your best guess below 👇👇👇