This week’s heat and humidity in our area and much of Minnesota has been a good example of just how hot it can get sometimes.
On these hot summer days, the Animal Humane Society’s Sarah Bhimani says it’s important to recognize the warning signs of heat stroke…
“Excessive panting or drooling, if they’re anxious or they’re just kind of staring at you, if they seem kind of out of it, if they have a really fast pulse, and if you touch them and they have a really high body temperature, you might see them vomiting, they might be staggering.”
Experts remind pet owners to never leave your pet in a hot car, give them plenty of water and shade, and check the pavement. If it’s too hot for you to walk on with bare feet, it’s too hot for your dog’s pads as well.
(content: courtesy MNN)
