Leaving your pet in your car can be a deadly mistake!
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NEVER leave your pet unattended in a parked car for any period of time. What you thought was only going to take 5 minutes can easily end up being 20 minutes or longer.
On a warm day, the temperature in a parked car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes--even with the windows partially open.
Your pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke or suffocation when trapped at high temperatures.
Be alert for signs of heat stress--heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.
If your pet becomes overheated, you must lower its body temperature immediately.
Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water all over its body to gradually lower body temperature. Apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet's head, neck and chest only. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take your pet to a veterinarian right away--that could save your pet's life.
If you see an animal in a car exhibiting any signs of heat stress, call Animal Control immediately at 273-2179. After hours, contact Sheriff Dispatch at 265-7880.
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