Pets and Extreme Heat

Key points

  • Take steps to protect your pets during extreme heat.
  • Never leave pets in a parked car.

Protect your pets

Beagle dog sitting next to a sleeping orange and white cat outside.
Take steps to protect your pets during extreme heat.

Keep your pets safe.

  • Never leave your pet in a parked car- they can suffer from heat-related illness too!
  • Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.

Never leave pets in a parked car.

  • Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly.
  • Leaving a window open is not enough- temperatures inside the car can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 10 minutes, even with a window cracked open.

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Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health