Many people associate heat stroke in dogs with pets sitting in cars, but the truth is that it can happen in your backyard. If the temperature is uncomfortable for people, then the same goes for dogs.
You should take extra caution when bringing your pup outside when the temperature rises above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you’re walking your dog on pavement. However, there are a couple of additional factors to consider when deciding how long your pup can be outside. Dr. Aliya McCullough, our on-staff veterinarian, has tips for keeping pets safe in hotter temperatures. (courtesy of fetch pets dot com).
So how hot does it get in your car?
The average in-car temperature after 1 hour is 43 degrees higher than the outdoor temperature. This goes up another 48 degrees after 90 minutes. Therefore, when it’s 90 degrees outside, it could reach an incredible 138 degrees in your parked car. That’s hotter than any temperature ever recorded outside on planet earth!
Many people associate heat stroke in dogs with pets sitting in cars, but the truth is that it can happen in your backyard. If the temperature is uncomfortable for people, then the same goes for dogs.
You should take extra caution when bringing your pup outside when the temperature rises above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you’re walking your dog on pavement. However, there are a couple of additional factors to consider when deciding how long your pup can be outside. Dr. Aliya McCullough, our on-staff veterinarian, has tips for keeping pets safe in hotter temperatures. (courtesy of fetch pets dot com).
So how hot does it get in your car?
The average in-car temperature after 1 hour is 43 degrees higher than the outdoor temperature. This goes up another 48 degrees after 90 minutes. Therefore, when it’s 90 degrees outside, it could reach an incredible 138 degrees in your parked car. That’s hotter than any temperature ever recorded outside on planet earth!
So that just leaves one thing – it’s absolutely urgent that you fix your car’s AC because a dog can get overheated whenever you don’t have air conditioning! Save $20 off any air-conditioning repair job when you mention this post! Call 346-413-0967 when you’ve had enough of this Houston Heat!!!!