Never Leave Your Pets in a Parked Car EVEN With
the Windows Cracked Open!
Did you know that temperatures inside a car can
rise rapidly within 10 minutes even with the windows cracked open?
A pet can receive irreparable organ damage or
even death.
It is important to be familiar with The
American Humane Society's signs of heat stress:
heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse,
unsteadiness, a staggering gait,
vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.
Limit Exercise on
Hot Days
Take care when exercising your pet on
very hot days. It is recommend you walk in the early morning or evening
hours, and keep the walks short and sweet.
Short- nosed breeds (Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs, Pekinese, Shih Tzus,etc…)
have compromised breathing, and can become
distressed very easily.
Also be mindful of the black asphalt as it get
very hot and may burn your pets' paws.
Humidity
Can be Dangerous Too!
Animals pant as way to regulate their body
temperature. If the humidity is too high they are unable to cool themselves,
and their temperature clan climb very quickly. By simply taking a dog's
temperature you can see if they are in danger. The temperature should not
go over 104 degrees. - Move your pet to the shade or an air- conditioned area.
- Soak with cool ( not too cold) water or put in a cool bath.
- Put cool wet towels in the groin area, in the arm pits, and on the back of the neck, ear flaps, and paws
- Offer small amounts of fresh cool water or have her lick ice cubes
Take Your Pet Immediately to the Veterinarian If They Exhibit any of the Following Signs:
Heavy Panting, Glazed Eyes, a Rapid Pulse, Unsteadiness, A Staggering Gait,
Vomiting, or a Deep Red or Purple Tongue
It could save his life!
We are reachable 24 hours a
day! Someone will get back to you right away.
516-627-0057. Robert Henrickson, DVM
