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Protecting
your Pet During Extreme Heat
Extreme heat can be deadly for your pet. Cats
and dogs do not have the ability to sweat; they cool
their bodies off by panting and through the pads of
their feet, so when the weather is extremely hot it
is much harder for your pet to cool off. Here
are some tips for keeping your pet safe this summer:
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Never leave your pet in a parked car,
unventilated garage or other enclosed areas for any
length of time. A car can reach 120
degrees in just minutes; even if the windows are
slightly open the car can still reach 102 degrees.
A dog's normal temperature is 101.5 degrees; at 120
degrees your pet can suffer from heat exhaustion and
die and at 107 degrees brain damage occurs.
1. Immerse the dog in cold water if possible
2. place ice packs on its head or neck
3. Treat the dog promptly and take it to a
veterinarian as soon as possible
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Exercise your dog in the early morning or
evening hours, instead of during the middle of
the day when it's the hottest.
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Outside pets need a shady retreat to escape hot
asphalt. Your pet needs shelter to stay
cool outside, and remember that older pets will be
more likely to overheat in hot weather.
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Keep fresh cool water available for your pet at
all times. Make sure the water is in a
tip-proof-bowl and will be big enough to hold water
for the duration of time you will be gone.
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Keep your pet well-groomed, but resist
shaving all of its fur because it's coat will
prevent sunburn.
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Ordinance 8.08.051 "No person shall leave an
animal, wild or domestic, in any unattended
motorized vehicle without adequate ventilation, in
unhealthful conditions, or otherwise under such
circumstances as to allow the animal to be subjected
to extreme temperatures or other conditions which
adversely affect its health, safety, or well-being."
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