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Leaving dogs in cars

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Leaving dogs in cars

It is not unusual to see dogs and other animals left in vehicles while their parents attend to other business. However, he/she could be at risk for serious injuries or even death when they are left in a parked car. Mild weather can be misleading. The temperature outside might be a 78 degree fahrenheit (25 degree celsius) day, but the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 fahrenheit (38 degree celsius) in just a few minutes. On a 90-degree fahrenheit (32 degree celsius) day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 120 fahrenheit (49 degree celsius) in...

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Danger of Summer Heat

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Danger of Summer Heat

Summer is coming up! We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our fur babies. However, if you are not careful, the summer heat can be very dangerous for them.    Overheating in animals is not something to take lightly. Heat exhaustion in animals can lead to serious and potentially fatal conditions. Heatstroke is one of the most common condition that can be caused by the summer heat. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition suffered when an animal is unable to lower its body temperature. Cells in the body become damaged when the core body temperature reaches...

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