Pets can quickly overheat in hot cars, so pet parents should be more mindful of this. Photo: TNS/ Dreamstime
"Our pets, especially dogs, can be so loyal that they won't show any discomfort until it's too late," says Dr Jennifer Hawkins, a veterinarian who is the executive director for the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association , which is based in Cypress. Among the most vulnerable pets to suffer from heat-related complications are dogs that are very young or very old and short-nosed dogs such as Pugs and Bulldogs because they can't breathe as easily as those with longer noses. Pets with medical issues also face higher risk of heat-related illness, along with other small mammals like rabbits and guinea pigs.
"It's just not worth the risk to their health and safety," Hawkins says."It can only take a few moments with mild weather outside for the car to reach unbearable temperatures."There's a reason that many humans opt to exercise in the morning when it's cooler outside or in the evenings when the sun is setting. This ideology should be applied to your pets as well.
A common tip that veterinarians tell pet parents is to test the ground before taking them outside. You can do this by placing the back of your hand on the ground for about five seconds. If it feels too hot for you, then it's definitely too hot for your pet. If your dog, for example, has a history of getting burns on their paw pads, you might want to consider purchasing them dog booties to use during walks.
Owners of rabbits, guinea pigs and other animals that are typically kept in cages should also avoid placing cages in direct sunlight.
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