06/30/2026
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Hot Weather Safety Tips! 🥵
🌞 Never leave an animal unattended in a vehicle; the inside of a car can reach 160 degrees in mere minutes, even with the windows cracked.
🌞 Take walks in the early morning or after sunset. On especially hot days, any outdoor exercise should be brief and in the cooler hours.
🌞 Test the pavement with your palm. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
🌞 Never leave an animal out in the sun. Always ensure they have access to shade and plenty of fresh water.
🌞 Regulate the temperature inside your home. Use AC, fans, or give access to cooler areas like a basement or darker room with tile floors.
🌞 Take extra precautions for old, overweight or snub-nosed dogs in hot weather. Boston terriers, Pekingese, Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus and Bulldogs are especially vulnerable. Dogs with heart or lung disease should be closely monitored.
🌞 Watch for signs of heat stroke. These include excessive panting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, rapid pulse, bright red gums, and blue tongue or lips.
🌞 Treat heat stroke immediately. Move them to a cool place and lower their body temperature with cold water, then contact your veterinarian.
Stay cool and safe, friends! 🫶
