One of our regular readers is concerned that dog owners should be aware of the dangers of leaving dogs in cars in hot weather. Our correspondent writes:
"A timely reminder - Dogs die in hot cars.
Don’t leave your dog in a car in this weather, even leaving a window open doesn’t help if the temperature rises. The SSPCA have information on their site here.
Don’t leave your dog in a car in this weather, even leaving a window open doesn’t help if the temperature rises. The SSPCA have information on their site here.
There is a very informative video here which gives information on how quickly problems can start to happen and why (note to the squeamish, there are no gory details!). Best thing in this weather would be to leave your pooch at home. It probably won't be for long as, no doubt, normal summer will resume shortly."
A good reminder indeed. Dogs, babies, small children should not be left in hot cars or for that matter, enclosed places like tents or caravans where the temperatures can soar.
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