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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 2-June 8, 2011 Does Your Pet Need to be Spayed, Neutered Or Vaccinated? We Can Help! Call About Our June Special! Call About Our Call oday For our Appointmen 704-867-3514 PHILLIPS ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL Call Today For Your Appointmentt 704-867-3514 Keep pets comfortable in warm weather making shopping for your pets simple... making shopping for your pets simple... Men and women anticipate the arrival of warmer weather in the same way children look forward to Christmas morning. With a snowier-than-usual winter and chilly start to the spring in many regions, sum- mertime sun and heat might be more coveted than ever before. While many individuals have been counting down the days until 85-degree weather, pets may not have been sharing the same enthusiasm. The hot weather can bring discomfort to our four-legged friends. It’s widely known that keep- ing a dog chained up outdoors in the sun and heat is cruel, as is keep- ing him locked in a car while running errands. However, there are many other factors that come into play regarding keeping pets cool and comfortable when the mercury rises. Unlike humans, pets cannot simply shed layers of clothes to cool down. Nor do they have the communication skills to tell people to turn up the air conditioning. It’s up to pet parents to be in tune with their pets’ needs and provide what they require. In order to keep pets content when the weather is warm, consider these suggestions. Outdoors * Cool down. Have a source of water for pets to use to cool down. This may be a retired baby pool, a misting hose, even a damp towel that can be used to rub over a pet’s coat. Be sure this water source doesn’t pose a drowning threat (i.e., don’t leave a pool of water around young children or puppies). * Offer shade. The shade can reduce temperatures by several degrees. When spending considerable time outdoors, have a shady spot to which both people and pets can retire. If a pet is an outside animal, be sure there is Dog Food 40lb. Bag Dog Food 40lb. Bag $10 1099 99 TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: 835 COLLEGE AVE. • SHELBY (across from Shelby Airport) 704-487-7720 SHELBY ROAD • KINGS MTN. 704-734-0071 a covered area that will offer generous shade. * Provide cold water to drink. Pets can become dehydrated and suf- fer from heatstroke just like humans can. Some animals will avoid a bowl of water if it has heated from being outside. Be sure to regularly refresh water bowls so that animals have cool, refreshing water to drink. * Watch for hot feet. A person who has walked barefoot across hot pave- ment knows just how painful it can be. Although the pads of dogs’ feet are thicker than human skin, they are sen- sitive as well. Too much walking across hot surfaces can burn the pads. Check regularly for redness and gauge your pet’s comfort level while walking. If he is limping or showing distress, it’s time to cut the walk short. * Prickly foes. Seeds from foxtails and other grasses tend to be barbed and sticky. Cats and dogs may inhale these seeds or have them lodge in their paws and coats. If a pet seems to be under duress after being outdoors, grass lawns and burrs could be the culprit. Seek assistance from a veterinarian. Indoors * Keep it cool. Don’t turn off the air conditioning simply because you won’t be home. If it’s incredibly hot indoors, pets will become uncomfortable. Keep a ventilation source available, such as an open window, turned-on ceiling fan or leave the A/C set to low. * Leave water out. An indoor water bowl is a necessity, too. Check be- fore leaving the house that there is plenty of water available to all pets. * Offer comfort. Summertime often comes with loud thunderstorms, motorcycles passing by or fi reworks. These loud noises can startle pets. Routinely check on animals to be sure they aren’t frightened or doing damage to the house from being scared. If you will be out, have a neighbor check on the pet. A radio left on or a television can help mask the summer sounds and soothe a scared pet. * Groom the pet. Talk with a groomer to decide on a cut that’s comfortable for the pet. While many people assume shaving off all fur is the best option, fur actually insulates an animal. Removing it all can put the pet at risk for sunburn. Other Tips * Walk dogs early in the morning and in early evening so that the jaunts take place when the weather is cooler. * If you’ll be taking a dog along on a hike during warm weather, be sure to pack enough water for both of you. * Consider the use of dog booties to protect pads from hot pavement. * Dogs may not be allowed on beaches during the summer tourist season. Check ahead before planning a seaside adventure. * Warm weather helps parasites mul- tiply. Don’t keep food left out or it may attract bugs and become spoiled. * Check with a vet about medications that can ward off ticks and fl eas, which tend to be in full force during warm weather. For more summertime health tips for a pet, consult with a veterinarian or visit www.vetinfo.com. Sale Every Tuesday 11:00am Sale Every Tuesday 11:00am CHESNEE LIVESTOCK MARKET HERD SALE HWY. 221-A AT 11 & 110 • CHESNEE, SOUTH CAROLINA 864-461-9006 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 • 11:00 am *HERD SALE - 6/7/11* 25 Pair - 15 Preg. Check Black & Char. Cross Bred to Black Bull They will be hauled into barn Saturday. We are open on Mondays 8:00 am-9:00pm and Tuesdays 7:00am until - to receive livestock. Hauling Always Available For Information Call: Chris Wilson 864-490-5637 Jackie Bracken SCAL-1776 Jackie Bracken SCAL-1776 Mobile: 864-933-1441 Mobile: 864-933-1441 514 W . Grover St., Shelby • 704-481-9207 Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30am until 6:30pm 514 W . Grover St., Shelby • 704-481-9207 Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30am until 6:30pm 25%off www.RollOverPets.com 221-5 S. Lafayette St. • Shelby, NC 704-406-9251 Become a Fan on Facebook PETS • LIVESTOCK PETS • LIVESTOCK BLUE PIT BULL PUPPY. 4 mos old, great spirit, great with kids. 704-457-4131. PUPPIES FOR SALE Male Yorkie, $400. Dachshund, $200. Poodle, $225. CKC Reg. Papil- lion, AKC Reg, $250. Bichon Frise, $150. Min Pins, $200. Not Reg. 704-482-0178. 2011 SPRING CUTTING Fes- cue & Orchard Grass, $2.75 bale in field. Delivery available. 704- 466-0748. PROFESSIONAL PET GROOM- ING Kings Mtn. Competitive pricing. Call Angela @ 704-473- 4727 for a quote. Facebook/dog- tails to get more info and to see pictures. SILVER DAPPLE MINI Dachs- hund, 9 weeks, CKC, vet checked, $300. Call or text, 704- 466-4495 or, call 704-735-6175. PUREBRED TRADITIONAL APPLEHEAD Sealpoint Sia- mese Kittens. Males & females. Raised indoors. Parents on site. 1st shots & dewormed. $350 ea. 704-484-3990, 704-418-6484. Expires 6/11/11 PETS • LIVESTOCK PETS • LIVESTOCK 8 ADULT FAINTING GOATS Steer calves, 21’ flat bed trailer, 16’ gooseneck cattle trailer, 8N Ford Tractor. CASH ONLY. 704- 538-8068. AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUP- PIES. Black & white, blue eyes. Wormed & 1st shots. $300ea. Taking deposits. Parents on site. 704-480-6178, 704-418-1360. BOXER PUPPIES, CKC, all shots, dew claws removed, tails docked. Parents on site. DOB 4-3-11. 704-252-4798. KRITTER KEEPERS means peace of mind, exp Vet Tech, reasonable rates, personal ser- vice for our pet, great or small. 980-295-2314. AKC REG. BABY FACE YORK- IE PUPPIES, 2 males, 8 wks old. Home raised, 1st shots & dewormed, dew claws removed, tails docked. House trained. Thick coats. Playful & loving, $500 ea. 704-313-7355. CKC REGISTERED 10 WK OLD Brindle Pug puppies. 1st shots, vet checked, 2 males, pa- per trained, adorable, must see, $400 each. Call 704-477-7940. 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