Friday, June 3, 2011

Summer Heat Warning:

Even though warnings go out every year, hundreds of dogs die needlessly each year after being left in vehicles during the warm weather.
NEVER take your dog along with you while running errands or shopping during warm weather months. Even if the temperature feels comfortable to you, the problem is that a car acts like a greenhouse allowing heat to build up inside, even with the windows partially open.
Temperatures inside a vehicle can very quickly reach well over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Farenheit) in a very short time; dogs can only tolerate this temperature for a very short time (less than 10 minutes) before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. Beating the heat is hard for your dog as they do not have sweat glands and the only way to rid their bodies of excess heat is to pant – which is not the most effective way to cool off.


Have a safe and fun summer for both you and your pet by not leaving them in unattended vehicles. And remember – they are already wearing a fur coat!

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