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Grandpa in glasses and a blue flannel sips iced lemonade on a shaded porch with a Beagle sitting close in front of him. 18 / 21

Grandpa Poured Himself a Cold Lemonade as the Porch Lights Came On

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Dusk is settling over the porch, and a string of warm bulbs glows overhead against the darkening trees. Grandpa Hank, in a blue-green flannel this time and wire-rimmed glasses, lifts a tall glass of lemonade to his lips, ice cubes clinking against a slice of lemon. Rusty sits squarely in front of him, chin raised, collar buckled, brown eyes turned slightly sideways in a look that is half dreamy and half suspicious about what is in that glass. Potted plants line the wooden boards, a cushioned chair waits in the corner, and the yard beyond fades softly into evening.

Lemonade is a classic way for people to cool off, but it is not a drink to share with dogs. Citrus fruits contain oils and acids that can upset a dog's stomach, and the sugar in lemonade does them no favors either. Plain, fresh water is the best thing to offer, and on warm days it helps to keep a bowl in the shade and refresh it often. Signs that a dog may be getting too hot include heavy panting, drooling, sluggishness, or bright red gums. Moving to a cool spot, offering water, and keeping exercise for early morning or evening hours all help. If you are worried about overheating, contact your vet right away.

Rusty will just have to stick with his water bowl tonight. Still, sitting close to Hank as the porch lights come on looks like a pretty refreshing way to end the day.

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