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Heatstroke in dogs is a serious condition that can lead to severe damage of internal organs or even death. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your dog avoid a dangerous rise in body temperature. Read on to learn more about signs of heatstroke, ways you can prevent it and what to do in an emergency situation.

As the summer days grow longer and hotter, many animal owners find themselves facing drought conditions, or at least considering the possibility of dry days ahead. The following tips and reminders can help horse and livestock owners get through the hard times until rains return.

Children can learn many things in a garden. Working with plants and the soil teaches them about nature, the life cycle and the importance of nurturing. This year, set aside space in the family garden for your kids to try their hand at it. No matter what their ages, gardening can be educational and fun.

Learn how to optimize your wheat and fall fertilizer program with SFP Monday, August 2 at 8pm EST on RFD-TV. Join host Max Armstrong as we share success stories from growers who have taken their yields to the next level with products like AVAIL and NutriSphere-N. We'll also be taking calls and answering questions. Whether you're new to the SFP difference, or just want to learn more about it, check your local listings, mark your calendar and stay tuned.

Accidents around the house are a nuisance that most dog-owners are familiar with, but did you know they may indicate a more serious health concern? Learn about the different behavioral and medical issues that most commonly cause urinary issues in dogs, and you might be surprised to find that options are available to treat even the most persistent problems.

Vertical elements in your garden add visual interest by drawing the eyes upward. These elements could be plants and trees, as well as gazebos, trellises and other architectural structures. Upright items are not only decorative, but also practical. In many cases they support colorful climbing vines and flowers.

You have your water garden all set up and ready to go. Planting it is the next step but you need to consider what you can plant, where you should plant it, and how much you should plant. You have three zones to consider, submerged aquatic, surface aquatic, and marginal. Each zone is a separate environment that needs to merge with the others.

Cats are a law unto themselves and, as they get into their senior years from around 10 onwards, they may display all kinds of symptoms and behavior changes. Understanding what causes your cat to behave the way it does and learning what changes you can make will help your senior cat to be comfortable and happy.