Fatboy went into the vet this weekend. He had aspiration pneumonia (again).

Submitted by Fatboy on August 19, 2013 - 12:59am

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It was 100 F the day I took him, and my car was so hot inside. I can't exactly let my car run to cool down while I have him inside the office; my car would be stolen. Any suggestions on how to transition him from office to car without the risk of heat stroke?

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Fatboy aka Stinky :)

Cool Coat + Cool collar

Submitted by Deb and MacKenz... on August 19, 2013 - 2:30am.

with a crate and a fan. 2nd set of keys, to leave the car running with the air on.

Has he had palate surgery?

I leave the car running with the air on and..

Submitted by Dave and Zapper on August 19, 2013 - 6:28am.

just have a second set of keys to unlock the door :)

Hope Fatboy does OK :)

dave

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No palate surgery. The vet said he doesn't need it.

Submitted by Fatboy on August 23, 2013 - 12:38am.

My husband went by himself on one occasion and the vet said his palate looked good. I'm not sure how he assessed this as I thought the only way to tell was if they were put under. Is this not true? Thank you for the cool coat/collar recs! I will definitely look into these.

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Fatboy aka Stinky :)

feel better

Submitted by MacknTeaBoneTil... on August 19, 2013 - 7:01am.

soon buddy!!!

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Mack 'n' Tillie Mae Mack

attitude is altitude!

That darn pneumonia is sometimes hard to get rid of!

Submitted by VickyIzzyApollo on August 19, 2013 - 7:31am.

Those bugs like to just linger on. I hope Fatboy gets to feeling better real soon. Sending positive thoughts and prayers! Keep cool big guy!

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Ice Ice baby....

Submitted by HANK-DA-TANK an... on August 19, 2013 - 7:51pm.

You could always have some cold packs in a small cooler with you for hot days that he could lay on or against. Or some frozen wash clothes if you worry about him chewing. Her is how the UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA keeps UGA cool on warm days.

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I really like the ice bag idea. Plus Fatboy will think he's

Submitted by Fatboy on August 23, 2013 - 12:39am.

in treat heaven too lol

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Fatboy aka Stinky :)

Could you cool down the car

Submitted by DaisyNYC on August 19, 2013 - 9:22pm.

while he waits inside the vets office, then park right in front and then run in to get him?

Hope he feels better soon.

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Poor Guy!!! ((( hugs))) Also, the staff at our vets' offices

Submitted by ArchimedesMommy on August 21, 2013 - 9:42pm.

are always MORE than willing to hold Meaty and/or Sophie inside while I go outside and cool that car DOWN!!! We'll be praying for FatBoy.....poor wittle guy!!!!

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