Keep your pets hydrated
How can you tell if your pet is getting enough water?
You can actually check the elasticity of your pet's skin; pull on the neck. If the skin
doesn’t bounce back to its original position right away, your pet may be under-hydrated.
Check your pet's gums. They will look drier than normal or even look slightly discolored.
Excessive or uncontrollable panting is also a sign.
Here's a cool product that you can carry with you on hot days (especially on long walks). The Handi-Drink is a portable water bottle that unfolds into a dish. Squeeze the bottle and the dish will fill up.


ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
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Comments
That's a cool product to take to the dog park. Where can I get it and who makes it?
p.s. I just love your new pet blog.
Posted by: Daisey Duke | March 29, 2008 9:02 AM
The Handi-Drink comes in three different sizes, 9oz ($6.99), 17oz ($8.99), and 24oz (10.99).
You can order it online at handi-drink.com. or Amazon.com
Posted by: angie Brennan | March 29, 2008 9:54 AM