(Salisbury, MD) As you seek relief from this extreme heat do not forget to provide ways to keep your pets safe. The heat and high temperatures can be dangerous for animals. Dogs and cats cannot sweat and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads on their feet. Just like humans, animals can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke.
The Wicomico County Health Department is offering these tips to help residents keep their furry friends safe and healthy in the heat:
Animals can dehydrate quickly; make sure they have plenty of fresh, clean water.
If your pet must be outside, make sure it has a shady place to go to at all times.
Keep your pet indoors, if possible, in air-conditioning.
Shorten your daily walk and schedule it for early morning or evening hours. Carry water with you and your dog. Remember asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pets paws.
NEVER leave your pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat stress – heavy panting, glazed eyes, unsteadiness, staggering gait, vomiting, extreme drooling, or collapse. Animals with flat faces, like Pugs or Persian cats are more susceptible to heat stroke since they can’t pant as effectively.
“Never leave your pet in a car. The inside of your car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even if parked in the shade.” says Lori Brewster, Wicomico County Health Officer. “If you can, leave your pet cool at home while you travel or run errands.”
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5 comments:
Thanks for Putting this out there!
If you see an animal without shelter or water----don't hesitate to call the Police for help.
Who is responsible to help the helpless animal has changed in this town I do believe. ---For sure the Police can tell you if they can help --- if not---they can tell you who is responsible to help .
NEVER leave your pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.
I sometimes leave my two dogs inside my truck if I have to go in somewhere. But I lock the doors with engine running and ac on, and windows locked so they can't open them.
Even with windows down, it can still get hot enough inside a vehicle that is lethal. In only a few minutes.
If you can't do something similar to what I do, I suggest not even bringing your pets for the ride.
And the same goes for small children. Be safe and keep them alive.
Just leave the animals at home. Carbon monoxide poisoning is very possible in a parked car with motor & ac running.
. Carbon monoxide poisoning is very possible in a parked car with motor & ac running.
July 7, 2012 11:03 AM
lol only if you idle it for hours upon hours and have an exhaust leak.
It is 'possible' and not very likely. Especially in the time frame of a few minutes.
That's like saying some space junk can fall out of the sky and crush the car.
11:03 AM
You sound like one of those people who just have to be right no matter if what you say is true or not.
I guess you also think the car would catch on fire by leaving it idle too? lmao
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