As the Bay area experiences near record-breaking heat, some pet owners are doing things a little differently to protect their animals.
At Dale Mabry Animal Hospital, Dr. Hansel Leavengood said there are some things you should not be doing with your dog in the heat:
“Things to avoid; walking on hot pavement, never jog with your dog when it’s hot outside, never ride your bike with a dog when it’s hot outside.”
Dr. Leavengood said the heat can be fatal to dogs and if you notice your pet is having problems, you need to take action quickly.
“Cool water, not ice water, and a fan — get them started on that, but get to the emergency ASAP.”
If you don’t take action, he said your pet may quickly experience severe health issues.
“The central nervous system shuts down, the kidneys shut down, the liver shuts down, the heart has problems,” Dr. Leavengood warned.
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