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First Aid: Heatstroke

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As we head into hotter weather, please remember that your pets are susceptible to heat related health problems! Any dog or cat left outside during the summer for any length of time needs access to shade and fresh water. Dogs and cats don’t sweat. Instead, they fluff their fur to increase air circulation. Cats will lick themselves to feel the coolness of evaporating saliva. Dogs will pant. Heatstroke can occur if your pet’s body temperature goes above 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures that go above 106 degrees can be deadly. Signs of mild to moderate heatstroke Bright red tongue and gums … Continue reading →

InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards

April 4, 2006 Release #06-129 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 398-6086 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 InFocus Media Contact: Stacy Doyle, (503) 471-6806 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: InFocus LP120 Projector, ASK Proxima M1 Projector, and SP-LAMP-013 Replacement Lamp Module. Units: About 1,800 projectors and about 700 replacement lamp modules. Importer: InFocus Corp., of Wilsonville, Ore. Hazard: The units have improper wiring … Continue reading →

Reading Your Pet’s Gums

Sometimes, it can be hard to tell when something is wrong with your pet. They may seem perfectly normal, then suddenly collapse. A delayed reaction to an electrical shock, ingested poison, an allergic reaction, even heart disease may not be immediately evident to owners. Your pet’s gums may be a clue to the problem. Normally, the gums should be a healthy pink. Any other color should be a warning sign — and you should call your vet immediately. White (extremely pale) gums are signs of shock. Just like in humans, shock is a condition that occurs when the body isn’t … Continue reading →