Ask the Patch Pros: How to Stay Safe During the Heatwave

The past serveral weeks have been full of high temperatures in the triple digits — sometimes even record highs.

It's enough to wish for nine inches of snow in July, but that's just not going to happen in Iowa.

So, in the spirit of embracing the hot, hot, hot weather, we're asking our Patch Pros this week for tips and advice on beating the heat, staying safe while going about our days outside and how to keep our pets healthy in the heat.

Here is this week's panel of experts:

Dr. Brianne Day, physician, Mercy Waukee Clinic

Mandi Callison, founder of Bailing Out Benji blog

Ryan Downs, owner, in Cedar Falls

Nake Hinkeldey, owner and chiropractor,

Renee Jetter, dog trainer and co-owner of in Urbandale

So what are you waiting for? Ask our experts all your heat-related questions.

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