 Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The city is known in outer areas (rural and suburban Oklahoma)as "the city" and in Oklahoma City itself and throughout the nation as "OKC" after its airport's IATA code. Oklahoma City is a large, diverse, and growing metropolitan area; it is the civic, business, entertainment, and commercial center of the state. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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Keep animals cool during hot weather |
(July 25, 2008) - Oklahoma City Animal Welfare officers are warning residents to keep their animals out of the heat during the dog days of summer. Officers investigated the heat related deaths of four dogs this week.
According to Animal Field Specialist Rodney Pesch all four deaths were preventable. “Pet owners don’t realize that companion animals are more susceptible to overheating than humans. In fact, dogs and cats are built to retain heat, not lose it. Panting is their only defense.”
If the pet must be left outside during the day, owners should provide plenty of clean water and constant access to shade. Exercise should be limited to the coolest part of the day.
“While it’s not unusual for pet owners to take their companions with them on short errands and even family vacations, animals should never be left in a car,” added Pesch. This proves to be particularly disastrous when outdoor temperatures exceed 75 degrees. Since car windows collect light and trap heat, temperatures can rise dramatically, even on mild days. A cracked window provides little relief for animals.
Older, obese and short-nosed dogs tend to be more susceptible to heat stress than other dogs. Retrievers also experience a higher rate of heat stroke because they can play until the point of collapse.
Signs of heat stress in animals include heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, excessive thirst, fever, lethargy, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting and unconsciousness. |
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SW 15th bridge closed for repairs |
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(July 21, 2008) - A bridge at SW 15th between Richland and Cimarron has been closed for redecking. The repair is expected to take two weeks. |
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