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Summer Heat Alert! 
Please do not leave any animal unattended in the car -Not only can the heat be a problem, but in areas where the humidity is high, although temperatures may be lower, this too can be deadly for your animal. Within 10 minutes the temperature inside a car can increase by 30-40 degrees.
Likewise animals should not be left outside during extreme heat (or cold for that matter) without proper water and shelter from the elements.
Also remember that leaving your animal in extreme temperatures in the home without ventilation can also be dangerous.
If you see an animal left in a car alone in unacceptable temperatures, call your local police station. In California they will come and remove the animal from the car.
Please remember that the ground we walk on is now reaching temperatures in areas where the pads of your dog's feet will burn. Test the ground by putting your hand down on the cement - it the ground is too warm for your hand it is too warm for your animals' paws. Walk dogs early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperatures are lower. Use shoes on your dog if out during hot periods.
Please remember that animals do not perspire like we do, so you need to pay attention to their overall body language. They can suffer heat exhaustion just like us. Always have water for your animals, and if you are spending a day outside with your animal, provide water and shade for them, and don't leave them unattended.
Some of the signs of heat exhaustion are extreme panting, tongue is larger than normal, lethargic, elevated temperature.
If you feel the dog is showing signs of heat exhaustion please run cool water over the dog's head and neck as well as their feet. The dog should then be taken to the nearest animal hospital for treatment.
Also remember that even the best of swimmers (both human and canine) can panic if they fall into a pool. |
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