06/19/2024
It's going to be a warm week! ☀️ Please take extreme caution with pets (and people) outdoors.
▪️ Keep pets indoors and limit exercise.
▪️ Provide access to shade and fresh, clean, cool water when outside.
▪️ Watch for signs of heat stroke (heavy panting, racing heart, stumbling, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizing, etc.) and take your pet to a veterinarian immediately if symptoms occur.
▪️ Keep pets off of hot sidewalks, driveways, and pavement.
▪️ Don't leave pets in a hot car for ANY amount of time. It is against the law in Alexandria to leave your dog in a parked car when temps register 70 degrees and above. Even with windows down or parked in the shade, don't leave pets (or people) unattended for ANY amount of time.
If you see an animal in distress and suffering in the heat in the City of Alexandria, contact us at 703.746.4774.