Written by: Alison Laurie, Senior Consultant, Crown Vets Inverness
Every year there are reports of dogs literally being "cooked" alive after being left in vehicles in hot weather. This dreadful and sad situation can be avoided.
Even on a mildly warm day dogs can overheat. In a closed vehicle temperatures can quickly rise to around 50 degrees Celsius. It is a terrible thought, but meat can be cooked in ovens a little over this temperature as the meat proteins start to break down.
Dogs can die when left unattended in a vehicle on a hot day, even when in the shade. The weather can suddenly switch, so even on cloudy days leaving a dog in a car can sadly prove fatal.
For those travelling with their dogs during the summer months, here is some advice.
Always:
Never:
If you think that your dog has overheated then:
Remember that any vehicle, caravan or conservatory can also dangerously overheat. If you have any questions regarding avoiding heat stroke in dogs, please contact us for good professional advice.
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