07/09/2025
Keep Your Pets Cool and Safe in the Heat!
1. Hydrate 💧 - Always provide fresh, cool water.
2. Avoid Midday Heat 🌡️ - Walk pets early or late to avoid hot pavement.
3. No Cars 🚗❌ - Never leave pets in a parked car.
4. Watch for Heatstroke ⚠️ - Look out for excessive panting and lethargy.
With the impending heat wave, it’s important to keep your pets cool and comfortable. Unfortunately, heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies occur more often than you’d think. Below are a few tips to keep your pet safe in warm weather.
• NEVER leave your pet in the car on a warm day!
• Be mindful of hot surfaces, pets can experience severe burns on their paws from walking on hot sidewalks.
• Only walk or exercise your dog early in the morning while it is cooler outside.
• Many seemingly harmless spaces can reach high temperatures quickly without proper airflow, fresh water or shade – including garages, attics, decks, rooftops, and even your own backyard!
• Know the signs of heat stroke and heat distress:
- Vigorous panting and excessive drooling
- Dizziness or disorientation
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Collapse and/or loss of consciousness
- Dark red gums, tongue, or mouth
If your pet is experiencing signs of heat distress or heat stroke, contact Pacific Northwest Pet ER and Specialty Center at (360)635-5302.
