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Spring & Summer Safety for Dogs - Warm Weather Hazards
We've all heard the warning, "NEVER leave a dog alone in a parked car in warm weather", but every Spring and Summer dogs suffer and die in vehicles that become ovens in a matter of minutes. Leave your dog at home if you'll be going anywhere pets are not allowed.
Many people don't realize how quickly the temperature can rise inside a car in warm weather.
Temperatures do not need to be extremely high outside to reach dangerous levels inside. Even in the low 80's, a parked car can quickly become unbearable. In just 10 minutes the inside temperature can reach 102º or more, even with the windows slightly opened. By 110º your dog will have a heatstroke! On hot and humid days, the temperature in a car parked in direct sunlight can rise more than 30 degrees per minute and become lethal in just a few minutes.
Short nosed breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, who can’t pant as efficiently as other dogs, young puppies, senior dogs, over-weight dogs, and dogs with respiratory, cardiovascular or other health problems are even more susceptible to heat related stress than other dogs. Take extra precautions to prevent over-exertion and keep them cool and comfortable.
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