07/01/2026
🚨 NYC EXTREME HEAT & AIR QUALITY ALERT 🚨
Your dog depends on you to recognize the danger before they can.
For the next several days even a normal walk can become a medical emergency. Hot pavement, extreme humidity and poor air quality increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke much faster than many people realize.
A few simple changes can make all the difference:
🐾 Keep potty breaks short and frequent.
💧 Always bring fresh water.
🌡️ Test the pavement with the back of your hand for 7 seconds.
🏠 Save longer walks, runs and playtime for early morning or late evening.
🧩 Keep your dog mentally stimulated indoors with enrichment games, frozen treats, training sessions and scent work.
Watch closely for:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Bright red gums
• Weakness or stumbling
• Vomiting or collapse
If you notice these signs, move your dog into air conditioning immediately, offer cool (not ice-cold) water and contact your veterinarian or the nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away.
If you’re unsure whether something is normal, send us a message. We’d much rather answer a simple question than have someone wait too long. No judgment - just help.
Please share this with every dog owner you know. It could help protect a dog when they need it most. ❤️
