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Greetings!
It's HOT out there! Keep your pets safe and cool with these heat safety tips:
NO PARKED CARS: NEVER leave pets in parked cars. Temperatures can quickly become fatal.
HYDRATION: Make sure your pets have access to fresh, cool water at all times. Consider adding ice cubes to bowls.
AVOID HOT PAVEMENT: Asphalt retains extreme heat. If it's too hot for your hand to touch, it's too hot for their paws.
EXERCISE: Avoid the midday sun/hottest part of the day. Take them on longer walks in the early morning or evening hours when the temperatures are coolest.
SHADE/AC: Bring pets inside with air conditioning. If they must be outside for a brief period of time, they need ventilation, shade, and plenty of cool water.
HIGHEST RISK: Dogs with short muzzles like bulldogs can't pant as effectively to cool down. Seniors and overweight pets have a lower tolerance for high temperatures.
HEAT STROKE WARNING SIGNS: Keep an eye on your pet for these symptoms in hot weather
- Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
- Drooling and thick saliva
- Weakness, staggering, or collapse
- Bright red or pale gums
- Vomiting or diarrhea
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