Soaring temperatures can be deadly to both humans and pets.
Let’s Discuss that,
(1) Always leave pets at home and never leave pets in parked vehicles.
(2) The temperature inside a car, even with the windows cracked and parked in the shade, can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes.
If the air becomes too warm, a dog’s body temperature, normally between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees, will continue to rise. If it exceeds 106 degrees, heatstroke could result, causing seizures, organ damage and even death.
(3) Excessive body temperature, excessive panting, dark or bright red tongue and gums, staggering, stupor, seizures, bloody diarrhea or vomiting, and coma.
(4) Heartworms are potentially fatal parasites spread through the bite of just one infected mosquito. During the summer months, heartworm preventative is especially important due to the increased mosquito population.
(5) On very hot days, limit a pet’s jog or walk to the early morning or evening hours. Keep in mind that asphalt gets very hot and can actually burn your pet’s paws.
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