*bringing awareness to all our inner dog circles It's that time of year again. I am here with a quick reminder about dogs and cars. Please leave your pooch at home now, if you're running errands alone. Its too hot to leave Fido in the car without another human present. Please heed the warning. Thank you for taking time to read and share this important post. Dogs and Summertime5/26/2019 0 Comments Article #4 Dogs & Safety Warm temperatures have arrived. It's great to get outdoors and enjoy the sun on your face and get Fido outside in some fresh air before it gets too hot for his walk, if at all possible. There's a couple of reminders in todays article as summer approaches. Complaints are on the rise and have been made recently during May 2019 animals are in distress due to heat from being left inside hot vehicles. A gentle reminder to leave Fido at home 'now' unless there are two or more riding in the vehicle. That way, someone can let Fido out and hopefully wait in the shade, if you have a quick errand to run. I said 'now' since 40% drivers love taking Fido with them to run errands. Temperatures can rise inside cars in no time at all, even when the outside temperature is mild. According to the SPCA, ten minutes is all that's needed for the inside of a car to reach 102 degrees on an 85 degree day. In thirty minutes, the car will be around 120 degrees. This leads to Fido being in distress, whether its dehydration or heat stroke just to identify a couple of risks and the worst one being he dies from exposure, if not relieved from the heat immediately. BC S.P.C.A. contact number to report animals in distress is 1-800-622-7722. When walking, it's suggested walk Fido early in the morning or evening if there isn't shade to walk in, during the afternoon. Dogs feel the heat on their paw pads and can overheat quickly. Avoid peak periods outside in the afternoon when temperatures sore and the heat from the asphalt or pavement can become sizzling hot. The safety tip to practice is if you place the back of your hand on the pavement and you have to remove it before 5 seconds have passed-postpone and delay the walk-it's too hot and best not take Fido out now, except if its a quick bathroom break. If you have access to a big field, grass is always best-However, be aware of bee or wasp stings if your pet suddenly starts limping, favors a paw, or begins excessively licking his paw. Plus, a walk or hike on a shady trail or run at the sandy beach can be great alternatives to the walking on the roadway or sidewalks. If you’re used to letting your dog accompany you on errands, lose the guilt. Leaving him behind on hot summer days, Fido will be much happier, and safer, at home, with shade and plenty of fresh cool water, until you can take him out safely on his next adventure.
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AuthorHi, my name is Lori and I want to personally welcome you to Making Tracks Dog Hiking Blog. This is where I will begin blogging posts about current adventures in the outback as well as, important topics regarding our furry companion(s), as Making Tracks leaves paw prints all over the web and I hope your heart and mine. Archives
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