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Protecting Yourself in Hot WeatherAre You Heat Intolerant?Are You Unable to Sweat?How Much Fluid Do You Need to Prevent Dehydration? Protecting Your Pet from Heat StrokeDanger of Leaving Pets in CarsEmergency First-Aid You Can Perform for Heat Stroke in DogsWhat Will the Vet Do if Your Pet Gets Heat Stroke? How to Avoid and Treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat StrokeHeat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Can Affect Anyone, Including AnimalsAs summer temperatures climb in some parts of the U.S., more people are vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that approximately 400 people die each year from excessive natural heat, and that these deaths are preventable. And while seniors are more likely to be affected by high temperatures and heat-related problems than younger people, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can affect anyone if the conditions are right. This includes animals. Please provide shade and plenty of cool, fresh drinking water for your pets, and never leave a pet, child or elderly person in a locked car on hot days.
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