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“58 Animal Companions Have Endured Heat-Related Deaths in 2021 … That We Know Of,” says @PETA.
This is completely preventable!
Let’s remind all: if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for #furkids.
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PETS IN HOT CARS
#SEESOMETHINGSAYSOMETHING
"Nearly 900 children died of heatstroke since 1998, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car," according to @nhtsagov.
If it's not safe for humans, it's not safe for companion animals.
If you see a companion animal inside a locked car, follow these tips from @HumaneSociety:
1) "Take down the car's make, model and license plate number."
2) "If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car's owner."
3) "If the owner can't be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police or animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive."
DID YOU KNOW...
"The most common cause of heat stroke or hyperthermia is leaving a dog in a car with inadequate ventilation. The dog's body temperature in this situation can elevate very rapidly, often within minutes," says VCA Animal Hospitals.
"It is important to remember that dogs cannot control their body temperature by sweating as humans do since they only have a relatively small number of sweat glands located in their footpads. Their primary way of regulating body temperature is by panting," adds @VCA.
"Other common causes of heat stroke include being left in a yard without access to shade or water on a hot day, being exposed to a hair dryer for an extended period of time, and excessive or vigorous exercise during hot temperatures," according to VCA Animal Hospital.
"Dogs that are muzzled for any reason can be at greater risk since their ability to pant is restricted by the muzzle," says @VCA.
"Hyperthermia is an immediate medical emergency. Safe, controlled reduction of body temperature is a priority. Cool water (not cold) may be poured over the head, stomach, armpits and feet, or cool cloths may be applied to these areas. If using cool wet cloths, these should be continually replaced, or they will start to retain heat," advises VCA Animal Hospital.