Pet Scoop -- Dogs Enjoying Summer Slideshow

Dog lovers, treat yourself to a fabulous slideshow at boston.com's Dogs of Summer 2008 part 2

MistyMate Outdoor Water Misting Hose System -- Keep Your Pets Super Cool!

Help keep your pets super cool! MistyMate Outdoor Patio Mist Cooling System hooks up to your hose or spigot and provides a refreshing mist for your pets. Great for dog houses, pet runs, horse stables, reptile enclosures, rabbit pens, bird cages or any play area for your pet.

Pet Water Safety -- Not Every Dog Can Dog-Paddle

Does your pet know how to swim? Of course, you might answer--all dogs know how to swim. Not so, says MSNBC, Of pooches and pools -- teaching your dog to swim:

Diamond confirmed that some dogs are born swimmers. It's a good bet if the dog's breed includes the word "water," as in Portuguese or English water spaniel, it takes to swimming like a nursery-schooler takes to finger-painting. For owners of those breeds, the problem isn't getting the dog into the water, but keeping it on dry land. But other breeds aren't as water-friendly. Some dogs have to be taught to swim, Diamond said, and others, like bulldogs, take to the water like submarines take to the Cross Bronx Expressway. For the former, there is hope. For the latter, there are those bright orange canine flotation devices.

Among the dogs that swim naturally and gladly, she said, are water spaniels, setters, retrievers, Barbets, akitas, Kerry blue terriers, poodles and Hungarian pulis.

Among those that can't swim at all or swim only with great difficulty are basset hounds, bulldogs, dachshunds, pugs, corgis, Scottish and Boston terriers and greyhounds.

Frosty Paws -- Doggy Ice Cream

Everyone loves ice cream, even our pets. Maybe human ice cream is a little rich for them, so here is a doggy version. Next time we indulge in ice cream, we will treat our dogs to Frosty Paws® Frozen Treats for Dogs.

Convenient for everyone--they are available in many supermarkets, so it's easy to keep a supply in your freezer. And relatively healthy--fortified with protein, vitamins and minerals that dogs need and no added sugar, artificial flavors or colors.

Great for doggy birthdays or any time you are celebrating!

Coolaroo Pet Bed Showing Signs of Wear? Get A Replacement Cover

If your Coolaroo Dog Bed is starting to show signs of wear, don't despair. Affordable Coolaroo Replacement Covers are readily available.

Replacement covers are available in Medium and Large. Don't have a Coolaroo? Get the details: Coolaroo Dog Bed.

Cool Bed III - Large Cooling, Cushioning Waterbed for your Dog

Attractive super Cool Bed III to provide your pet with a comfy, dry, and cool place to relax. Requires no electricity, just add water. For indoor and outdoor use. Cool Bed Fitted and Bolster sheets sold separately.

Outdoor Portable, Collapsible Dog Bathtub -- Leave the Mess Outside

The Portable, Collapsible Dog Bathtub lets you clean up your dog anywhere, anytime.and leave the mess outside. This convenient outdoor dog bath tub opens up easily and collapses for storage. Tub drains quickly through a spigot. Rrinse off with a garden hose. In blue with carry handles.

Portable, Collapsible Dog Bath is new at Orvis.

Eucalyptus Indoor/Outdoor Dog Crate -- Let Your Dog Enjoy the Fresh Air

Eucalyptus Indoor/Outdoor Dog Crate can house your pet on the deck, porch or patio to let them enjoy the fresh air.

It is built from solid eucalyptus, a wood that rivals teak in terms of durability. All four sides and the door are slatted.Theslatted floor allows for quick water drainage. in stained, white, green. For dogs 30 to 50 lbs.

Eucalyptus Indoor/Outdoor Dog Crate in stained, white, green.

Pooch Tie-Out Post and Cable -- Swivel Post

Heavy duty Pooch Tie-Out Post and Cable will stay put even with the largest dogs. We are all familiar with dogs wrapping themselves around stakes and not being able to move.

If and when it becomes necessary to tie up your dog outside, the heavy duty Pooch Tie-Out Post's 360-degree swivel head allows your dog to move freely without getting all tangled up. You can set it up and leave it--when it's time to mow the grass just remove the swivel head.

Don't forget to be sure your dog has plenty of shade and cool water as the sun moves! Pooch Tie-Out Post and Cable for dogs up 150 lbs.

3 Ways to Protect Your Super Cool Pets from the Hot Sun

Why protect your pets from the sun? Reasons:

• To prevent sunburn and the associated pain
• Protect against the development of malignant skin tumors
• Prevent skin inflammation that can lead to dermatitis and aggravate pre-existing skin disease

Sun protection is recommended for the following pets:

• Short and thin haired pets
• White and light haired pets
• White and pink skinned pets
• Hairless dog breeds
• Breeds predisposed to skin tumors (i.e. boxers, dobermans, bull dogs, pit bull terriers, bull terriers, bichons, poodles, schnauzers and others)
• Outside living pets
• Shaved down pets
• Pets with allergic and inflamed skin
• Working dogs
• All pets subjected to excessive sun exposure as during activities such as boating, hiking, visits to the dog park, walking and visits to the beach.

For the outdoor pet, 3 ways to protect:

1- Shade and Cool Water

Available all day long. Seems obvious, but must be said.

2- Sunscreen

Epi-Pet Sun Protector Sunscreen Spray for Pets is the only pet sunscreen that meets the FDA guidelines for ingredient stability. Features:

• Waterproof
• Quick Dry Formulation
• Non-Greasy, it doesn't leave an oily film like human sunscreens
• Includes sunscreen ingredients that rate equivalent to 30-40 SPF in human sunscreens
• Effective in blocking both UVA and UVB sun rays
• Spray can is environmentally friendly and it provides a constant spray from all angles
• Contains vitamin E and other ingredients that act as antioxidants and enrich skin
• Leaves a pleasant vanilla fragrance

At Super Cool Pets we also like Doggles Sunscreen, available at Amazon along with Uvet Sunscreen Spray

3-Apparel

Another method of pet sun protection is the UV Protective Rashguard for Dogs. Features:

• UPF 50+ Rated/UV protective shirt
• High Quality UV protective fabric and construction
• Fast drying and keeps the coat nice and clean

UV Protective Rashguard for Dogs is available in sizes Small to XX Large at Muttropolis -- $5 flat rate shipping for a limited time!

Quality Patriotic Themed Collars and Leads for July 4th Dog and Cat Celebrations

Quality Patriotic Themed Collars for Dogs to celebrate the upcoming July 4th festivities.

Small: 1/2" width, fits 7" - 11" neck
Medium: 3/4" width, fits 11" - 15" neck
Large: 1" width, fits 15" - 22" neck
X-Large: 1" width, fits 19" - 29" neck

The themed fabric collars encase durable nylon webbing and are fully adjustable with welded metal D-rings on the collars. Pair it with a Patriotic Themed Lead. The leads have heavy-duty swivel snap locks to ensure a secure collar-lead connection.

Available dog sizes:
4' x 1/2"
4' x 3/4"
4' x 1"
6' x 1/2"
6' x 3/4"
6' x 1"

Patriotic Collars for Cats come in one size: 3/8" width, fits 7" - 11" neck. The break-away buckles on the cat collars pull apart at about five pounds.

All collars and leads are hand- or machine wash and dry. Handcrafted in the USA.

Safety Turtle Swimming Pool Alarm System - Alerts You If Your Pet Falls in the Water

This Safety Turtle Pet Immersion Alarm alerts you if your pet falls in the water, say into the pool or off the boat. Your dog or cat may be able to swim, but can drown in no time if not trained to how get out of the pool or floundering in the pond or ocean. The Safety Turtle can be used in all fresh water as well as salt. The Safety Turtle Alarm system consists of:

• Safety Turtle Swimming Pool Alarm Base Station
• One or more Turtles of the same color which includes a Velcro Safety Turtle Wireless Pet Adaptor to securely attach the Turtle to any pet collar, and "baby Turtle" coding plug for the Base Station

The Safety Turtle Swimming Pool Alarm Base Station is placed inside the house, boat or anywhere within 100 feet of the pool or body of water. The Safety Turtle Wireless Pet Adaptor is attached to your pet's collar or Life Vest.

If your pet enters into the water, a loud alarm will sound at the Base Station (when the Turtle is immersed in water). The alarm continues to sound until it is reset. Rain, light spray or ground moisture won't trigger the alarm. The Turtle is small and light enough to be worn by the tiniest dog or cat.

Also available are Turtle Wristbands sold separately for children. Any number of Turtle Wristbands of the same color can be used with one Base Station.

As an extra precaution, Safety Turtle Wireless Gate Alarm can be installed on any wood or metal gate. It never needs to be disabled--it has an adult bypass feature, so pets and children will set the alarm off while adults will not. The Safety Turtle Gate Alarm is sold separately and must be used in conjunction with the Safety Turtle Swimming Pool Alarm Base Station.

Visit the website for detailed information.

LED Lighted Dog Cap - Celebrate the 4th of July

Your pooch can celebrate the 4th of July wearing an LED Lighted Dog Cap. Caps are the most popular type of small dog clothes on the market today. Your patriotic pet will be the talk of the neighborhood!

• Dog cap with blinking LED Lights
• One size fits most dogs
• Cap has an elastic chin strap with Velcro tabs for adjustments from 5 to 6 1/2"

LED Lighted Dog Cap

5 Tips to Keep Pets Cool in Summer

This is probably *preaching to the choir* ....

From Sit Stay Speak some tips to keep our pets safe from the summer's scorching heat. The rule of thumb: if you would be uncomfortable in the environment, same (or worse) for animals.

Never leave your pet alone in a parked car. Parked cars are potential death traps for pets during the warm months. Even on a mild day, the temperature inside a car can quickly climb to more than 120°.

Provide adequate shelter for protection from the heat if your pet lives outdoors. Outdoor kennels should be well ventilated and in a shaded area. There should always be an area where your pet can go to get out of the sun.

Make sure that there is plenty of fresh drinking water available. The bowl should ideally be placed in a shaded area. Utilize a spill proof dish or provide a few bowls in case your pet tips one over.

Avoid excessive exercise during hot days. Exercise is important, but over-exertion during hot weather can result in heat stress.

Keep your pet well groomed. Overgrown and matted hair prevents good air circulation with your pet's skin, making it more difficult to maintain a comfortable body temperature.

Be aware of symptoms of heatstroke. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that results when pets cannot maintain a normal body temperature. The warning signs of heatstroke include panting, staring or anxious expressions, a refusal to obey commands, warm and dry skin, high body temperature, rapid heartbeat and possibly vomiting. Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet exhibits any of these signs.