PreventionUse precautions to avoid heat injury in your pet during the following conditions:
Temperatures greater than 100 degrees (use general precautions for at-risk pets at 90 degrees)
Heat index greater then 72 (start precautions for at-risk breeds)
Heat index great than 75 (use absolute precautions for at-risk breeds)
Precautions include the following:
Keep pets in well ventilated areas.
Provide exercise early in the morning or late in the evening (the coolest times of the day).
Minimize exercise in hot weather.
Do not leave your pet in a car for any reason at any time.
Keep pets in the house in a comfortable environment during extreme weather conditions if possible.
Limit sun exposure during the mid-day hours.
Give your pet plenty of fresh water, and leave the water in a shady area.
For a sudden high temperature change – allow your pet to acclimate. Many cases of heat illness occur in the spring when your pet is not yet used to the new temperatures.
If traveling to a hotter climate, allow several days to become acclimated before allowing any vigorous exercise for your pet; work up to it gradually.
Ensure that puppies and kittens drink adequate amounts of liquids.
