Doggone Stylish

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

Sometimes giving up a dog is the best decision for the dog. If it’s not a good fit then find a home it’s happier . You can’t have a high energy dog if you’re a couch potato. That is not fair to the dog . And if you work constantly, find a dog, that’s a couch potato and just like the hang out instead of needing a lot of exercise 

05/19/2026

Today we received two distressing phone calls about dogs that had died out in the heat. One was from the dog’s owner who wanted us to come and pick up the body. The other was from YPD. One dog died on Parmalee on the North Side of Youngstown. The other dog died on Rutledge on the East Side of Youngstown.

The temperature reached 90 degrees making it impossible for dogs to even find a cool spot in the shade. Any dog tied outside for more than a few minutes was at risk.

These are the only two dogs that we know of. We fear and assume there are more that we will never know about. What happened today is unacceptable. Humanity, empathy and common sense ….where have they gone? This is beyond cruel. To let a dog die this way is pure evil. The agony and panic that they went through is heartbreaking to think about.

Anyone who witnesses animal cruelty or neglect should contact Animal Charity of Ohio Humane Agency and/or your local police department immediately. Follow this link to report abuse:

https://www.animalcharityofohio.org/report-animal-cruelty


Experiencing heatstroke is a painful, frightening, and physically agonizing process for a dog. Because dogs can only cool themselves by panting and through their paw pads, their bodies rapidly reach dangerous core temperatures (above 105°F). This overwhelms their system and causes their internal organs to shut down.The progression of a dog’s suffering during a fatal heatstroke typically includes the following stages:

Panic and Extreme Thirst: The dog will frantically pant and drool as their body struggles to cool down. Their heart rate spikes to dangerous levels, and they will feel dizzy and intensely thirsty.

Discoloration and Shock: As dehydration sets in and the circulatory system begins to collapse, the dog’s gums and tongue will turn bright red or purple from a lack of oxygen.
Internal Breakdown: Tissue begins to die, leading to violent, often bloody, vomiting and diarrhea. The dog will experience severe confusion, staggering, and total physical weakness.

Organ Failure and Seizures: As the brain swells and blood flow to vital organs decreases, the dog may suffer from uncontrollable seizures and eventually lose consciousness.

Coma and Death: The central nervous system shuts down, leaving the dog in a coma before their heart and respiratory system ultimately fail.Heatstroke is a highly time-sensitive medical emergency that escalates from the first signs of excessive panting to fatal organ failure in a matter of minutes.

If you want to learn more about recognizing the early warning signs or how to safely cool an overheating pet, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine outlines essential heatstroke protocols.

https://peconicvet.com/blog/2857-heatstroke-in-dogs-dead-in-minutes

05/19/2026

🦟 Ohio is officially on the confirmed range map for the lone star tick, and health officials are urging Buckeye State residents to take the threat seriously as the aggressive species continues pushing northward and emergency department visits for tick bites are already spiking across the Midwest. The CDC has confirmed lone star ticks in Ohio along with more than 30 other states, a significant expansion from just a few years ago, driven in part by Ohio's growing deer population, shorter and milder winters in recent years, and the spread of invasive plant species that create ideal tick habitat 🐾. Entomologists at Ohio State University have specifically flagged the risk to Ohioans who spend time near wooded areas or brush, noting the tick is especially common in areas that border forests, which describes a significant portion of central and southeastern Ohio. The species is described by health authorities as unusually fast-moving and aggressive, more likely to actively pursue a host than many other tick species.
What makes the lone star tick particularly alarming are the conditions it can trigger. Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is a potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat and other mammal-based products including dairy, certain medications, and even some dental hygiene items, that develops after a bite from an infected tick. The CDC estimates there may be as many as 450,000 cases across the United States, though because it is not a reportable condition, most go undiagnosed. Ohio State Health and Discovery has noted that many Ohio patients who develop AGS never realize the cause because symptoms can take hours to appear after eating, rather than the immediate reaction most people associate with food allergies 🍖. The lone star tick is also a carrier of Heartland virus, a rare but serious illness with no vaccine and no treatment other than supportive care, capable of causing fever, severe fatigue, muscle pain, nausea, and diarrhea lasting weeks to months. With tick season now fully underway, Ohioans are urged to use EPA-approved repellents containing DEET or picaridin, treat clothing with permethrin, do full body checks after any time outdoors, and shower within two hours of coming inside. Do a thorough check on your pets and children too, particularly behind the ears, in the hairline, and in the armpits.

05/16/2026

Due to a personnel change at Doggone Stylish please feel free to call or leave a message if there are any questions about any appointments that are not booked with me. Thank you.

05/12/2026

Doggone Stylish is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 due to ongoing sewer replacement in the road in front of the building.