Health & Fitness
Hot Dog! Beware of Heat Stroke for Your Four-Legged Friend
The temperature in a non-air conditioned car can be 40F higher than the outside air temperature. This can lead to heat stroke if an animal is left in a vehicle.
As the temperatures rise, remember to not leave your pet in a car.
Heat stroke can occur even on a relatively cool day.
A recent study from Stanford University found that the temperature in a vehicle may increase by 40F within 1 hour! That means if it’s 70F outside, it's 110F inside the car! Imagine that in a fur coat!
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For in-depth information on signs and treatment of heat stroke, visit Westgate Pet Clinic’s website at wagsandwhiskers.com.
