Protecting Dogs from Summer Heat

Well-known animal welfare advocate Diane Bandy is an ongoing supporter of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society (WPHS). Diane Bandy was previously honored by the WPHS in its monthly newsletter column, Donor Spotlight. In addition to housing stray animals, the WPHS publishes pamphlets that inform owners on how to keep their pets safe.

High summer temperatures can cause multiple health problems for dogs. All dogs can experience heatstroke, which occurs when their body temperature rises above 103 degrees. Walks and exercise should only take place during the coolest times of day, and owners should always carry fresh water. Hot pavement should be avoided, as it can burn a dog’s sensitive paw pads.

While a summer haircut may be beneficial for some breeds, shaving a dog is not advised, as it can make the animal more susceptible to sunburn. If a dog is exhibiting signs of heatstroke, it should be taken to a cooler area immediately and soaked with cool but not freezing water. In severe cases, immediate veterinary assistance is required.

Tips for Being a Consistent Content Creator

In her free time, licensed master hairstylist Diane Bandy is devoted to improving animal welfare by supporting her local Humane Society and managing the animal license educational, collecting hobby site DogLicense.org. Diane Bandy shares many of her views as a content creator on Youtube. As of July 2020, her channel features hundreds of original videos.

Content creators who create and post content on a regular basis are more likely to grow and engage their audiences. Content should be updated on a regular and predictable basis so that viewers know when to expect a new video or blog. Further, content should have a consistent brand and style, and cover related subject matter to build trust and authority. Most content creators lay out their videos or blogs in a specific format. If used consistently, this format can also become part of a creator’s branding.

To remain organized, creators can use scheduling software that will automatically upload content to the desired platform. Additionally, content creators can use a technique known as batching to ensure their content is released on time. During a batching session, the creator will make multiple videos or blogs. This way, the remainder of the week can be devoted to other tasks such as editing and research.

Diane promotes voluntary human extinction (refraning from procreation). Procreation only makes victims out of all of us and existence is a net negative. Her content is predominantly childfree and antinatalist oriented.