City Of Fort Worth: Watch For Animals In Distress From The Extreme Heat

Press release from City of Fort Worth:

June 17, 2021

Animals may be in distress due to the extreme summer heat in North Texas lately. On days with extremely high temperatures, an animal will struggle to lose excess body heat through evaporation. The situation is worsened if humidity is high or there is no breeze.

Tell-tale signs of heat stress: panting, increased respiration rate, increased drinking, loss of appetite and lethargy.

The city’s Animal Care and Control Division provided these hot-weather tips to keep pets healthy:

To report animals that may be in distress situations, call 817-392-1234.

Photo: Provide pets with plenty of cool, clean water on hot summer days.

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This press release was produced by City of Fort Worth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.