Keep animals safe in hot weather
As the summer months rapidly approach, its important to remember about the dangers of leaving a pet in a hot car. A parked vehicle can become deadly to a pet, and it is against the law.
Most people know that leaving their pet inside a parked vehicle on a hot, summer day could be dangerous after an extended period of time. But people don’t realize that the temperature in a car can skyrocket after just a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows cracked does little to alleviate this pressure cooker.
Windows collect light and trap heat inside the vehicle, pushing the temperature inside to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree Fahrenheit day the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. At 110 degrees, pets are in danger of heatstroke.
Pets, more so than humans, are susceptible to overheating by being less efficient at cooling themselves than people are. Pet owners should sure that they are going to dog-friendly places that will allow pets inside so they don’t have to worry about leaving their dog in the hot car. It’s always safer for a dog to not be left in the car, and it will give pet owners a peace of mind knowing that their beloved friend won’t suffer from heatstroke or other heat-related illnesses over the summer.
