Animal Welfare Project of Valley Forge is warning all pet owners and caretakers to be aware of the excessive weather expected all week.
- Please make sure animals have access to cool shelter at all times plus unlimited cool clean water, and they are well protected from the sun, heat and humidity.
- Do not travel with animals in vehicles; this risk becomes excessive due to lack of airflow below the window line where a pet sits.
- Additionally, interior temperatures can rise within minutes and kill your pet, since vehicles can act like an oven.
- Besides their extra hair being similar to humans wearing a heavy coat, most types of animals can be especially prone to heat stroke due to their inability to sweat all over their bodies.
- Panting is a sign the animal is trying to cool themselves and might need additional assistance such as a fan blowing cool air.
- Even if located under shade, dog houses can be especially deadly due to lack of air flow, even though the sun’s rays might not actually reach the animal.
- Digging of holes often means they are trying to find a cooler place for their bodies and are not comfortable.
- Caged and chained animals are especially at risk because they can’t leave the area to find a cooler place; keep your pets indoors instead.
- Please watch out for and immediately cool any animal exhibiting distress. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency which can become fatal in minutes.
- Courtesy of PETA and berksmontnews.com
Animal Welfare Project of Valley Forge is warning all pet owners and caretakers to be aware of the excessive weather expected all week.
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