In Memory of Three


 In summertime, the living isn’t always easy

for our animal friends. Dogs and cats can

suffer from the same problems that humans do, such as overheating, dehydration and even sunburn.

By taking some simple precautions, you can celebrate the season and keep your pets happy and healthy.

Summer Heat Warning:

Don't Leave Kids & Pets in the Car

Posted: June 14, 2006 09:01 AM EDT

KTEN Local News

As temperatures continue to flirt with that 100-degree-mark, we need to be reminded of the dangers that heat can bring on.

Last year Grayson County had at least two serious cases of heat-stroke in children who were left unattended in cars too long.

KTEN's Chelsea Hover has more.

Officials at the Department of Human Services throughout the Lone Star state are once again trying to prevent injury or even death this summer by reminding people to "look before you leave!"

All too often children and pets are left insideeven while parents run a quick errand.But soon, temperatures begin to swelter.

Recent studies suggest that when its 100-degrees outside, in 10 minutes, it can feel like 140-degrees inside your car.

That's dangerous for anyone left inside, much less helpless children or pets.

Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating system fails, and the body is unable to cool down.

Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.

Chelsea Hover, KTEN News.
 Summer heat warning

[published on Sat, Jun 24, 2006]  

It's not cool to leave a dog in a hot car.  

As the summer heats up, it's important

that people be made aware of the dangers

of leaving their companion animals inside hot cars.

Every year, dogs die after being locked

inside cars while their guardians run errands.

These tragic deaths are entirely preventable.

 

Warm weather can literally be a killer

for a dog left inside a car.

When it's 85 degrees out, the temperature

inside a car – even with the windows left

slightly open – can soar to 102 degrees

in 10 minutes. If your dog is overcome

by the heat, immediately soak him or her

with water, and seek veterinary care immediately.

And if you see a dog in a potentially

dangerous situation in a hot car,

call your local police department.

 
Tony Madsen  

South Elgin  

Please don't leave your pets in the car!

Information compiled by  Bron

There is no safe way to leave a dog

(or any other pet) in a car in hot weather.

Leaving windows open and a water bowl

is not enough. A dog left in a warm car

will quickly begin to suffer from heat-stroke

and can die an agonizing death.

On a warm day the inside of a car can

become like an oven and each year a

number of dogs are literally cooked to death

after being left in vehicles.

Even if you park your car in the shade,

the position of the sun will change.

A little sun can turn a car into an oven

with temperatures of over 160 degrees.

On a 78 degree day the temperature inside

shaded car can be 90 degrees within minutes.

Dogs' only sweat glands are on the soles

of their feet, and up to 90% of their body

is covered with hair - panting and salivating

causes them to lose massive amounts of fluid and dehydrate quickly. Animals can succumb to heatstroke in less than 15 minutes.

Dogs with short noses are more susceptible

to heat-stroke. If a dog becomes overheated, give it an immediate shower or bath in cool water.

In particular cool the dog's head and call the vet as soon as possible,

once a dog goes into shock and loses

consciousness it may be too late.

 http://www.sunnyvalevet.com/pet%20care/

petsincars.htm

 

Don't Leave your Pet in the Car

Dogs in Hot Cars

Dogs can suffer and die when left inside

parked cars, even on mildly warm days.

On a 78-degree day, the temperature

inside a shaded car is 90 degrees,

while the inside of a car parked in the

sun can reach 160 degrees in minutes.

Animals can succumb to heatstroke

in just 15 minutes.

If you see a dog left alone in a car,

take down the car's color, make, model and license plate number and have the owner paged inside the store, or call local humane authorities or police.

Do whatever is necessary to get the dog out of the car—his or her life may depend on it.

PETA offers leaflets that can be placed

on vehicles to remind people never to leave

unattended animals inside.

For information on ordering PETA's

"Don't Let Your Dog Get Hot Under the Collar" leaflet, please click here.

Celebrity Grant Aleksander stars in PETA's

public service announcement (PSA)

informing viewers of the dangers of leaving dogs

in hot cars. You can help spread the message by contacting us at PETAPSA@peta.org

or 757-622-7382 for information on how to get

the PSA aired on your local television stations.

To view the PSA, click here.

More tips on keeping dogs cool in hot weather.  

 


Bonus tips: Please make sure that there are no open, unscreened windows or doors in your home through which animals can fall, jump or escape.

And  Please..Never own so many pets

that when one is missing he goes unnoticed.

Information also available by visiting
www.aspca.org