Dogs locked in hot cars!

I was appalled this month reading that in 2008 the RSPCA received more than 3,000 calls from members of the public relating to 4,589 dogs locked in hot cars at supermarkets and outdoor events. This in the same month as the sickening news about two German shepherd police dogs had died was exposed - after the poor dogs were left in a car outside Nottinghamshire police headquarters!

It’s so sad that some dog owners still don’t appreciate how dangerous it can be to leave a doggie in a hot car, conservatory or even a caravan - just a short time can be fatal for a pet.

The temperature inside a car can soar in minutes, even when the outside temperature seems low, remember cloud cover can disappear quickly. Opening a window or leaving a bowl of water for your doggie will make little difference. Always make sure your dog has plenty of fresh drinking water and can rest in a cool and shaded area - don't leave your dog in a car, conservatory or caravan.

All dogs will suffer from the heat, but some dogs are more prone to heatstroke. For example, dogs that are old, young, short nosed, long-haired or heavily muscled are more at risk. So to avoid the heartbreak of your much-loved four-legged friend getting heatstroke, keep your dog looking and feeling cool this summer.

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