sunnyIt's summer time and as I'm sure you've noticed, the heat can be sweltering.

Did you know that the interior of a vehicle, even parked in the shade, can rise to between 125-140 degrees Fahrenheit within 20 minutes? And in another 20 minutes, that temperature can increase by another 45 degrees.

A person who is unable to get out of a vehicle in these conditions can suffer from brain damage, and if not removed quickly, will suffer heat stroke and die.

Now imagine what this would be like if a person was wearing a fur coat. Can you see where I'm going with this yet? Many people leave their pets in their cars, thinking they're just going to run into a store, and be back out quickly. Even with the windows cracked, animals can suffer brain damage and heat stroke, the same as a person, but in a shorter period of time. And smaller dogs, who have smaller noses will overheat even more quickly, since it's harder for them to breathe in hotter temperatures.

According to animal control, heat stress can occur even during a walk. They recommend that walks be taken early in the morning, or after sunset. If your dog starts panting heavily, or if his or her eyes become glazed over, or if they become unsteady or vomit, you need to reduce their body temperatures immediately. It's recommended that you pour cool, not cold, water on their bodies and give them cool, not cold water to drink. You can let them lick ice cubes, but do not let them eat ice cubes.

If your pet becomes overheated, even when they begin to revive, animal control indicates that the animal should be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Some of this information was news to me, and I've lived in Florida and had pets my whole life. So I thought this was a good reminder for all of us to take good care of the fuzzier members of our families.

Kiara-Oreo

Pipsqueak

Here are my fuzzy family members.

 

Have a great summer!

 

 

Whiskers

 

 


 

 
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) on 07/04/2007 08:24 PM   Comments (9)   , , , , ,  
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9 Comments on It's Getting Hot Up In Here!

You have some very cute furry friends.  So do the rabbit and cats get along?  It appears that they do.

07/04/2007 09:48 PM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

Lisa...

It still amazes me when I go the grocery store and see that someone has left a little doggy locked up inside a vehicle. They seem to think that just because they cracked a window open that the vehicle  does not get hot. The doggy who is trying who is trying to climb through the crack could verify the heat :)

TLW...ROAR!

07/05/2007 07:43 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

TLW- I know what you mean. It's cruel to the animals. But I really think most people don't know how dangerous it really is. Hopefully someone will read this and not do it in the future  :)   Hope you had a happy 4th.

07/05/2007 10:56 AM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Marchel- The black cat and the bunny are great friends. But that cat is very mellow. The black and white cat, I just acquired last year when I was showing a vacant house-they left the cat. (See my post called The Cat Conveys?)He is very skittish and just avoids the bunny, for the most part. Both of the cats are declawed though.

07/05/2007 10:59 AM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Lisa:  Thanks for sharing the video of your cat and bunny that you just added to this post.  It was so cute!! 

07/05/2007 03:06 PM by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

Hey...that video was pretty cute!  Well, we leave our A/C on for Shadow when we go to work.

07/10/2007 12:44 AM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Sally- Have you been busy lately? You have stopped by my posts much lately. Welcome back! =)

As for AC for the pets, our house has 2 central AC units. My guinea pig is on the other side of the house and I leave that unit on a cooler setting just for her :) 

07/10/2007 01:15 AM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Hi, Lisa! Great post and very timely! And I love the photos of your furry family members!

~Maura Gebhardt

07/10/2007 06:50 PM by The Gebhardt Group - North Metro Atlanta Real Estate (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)

Thanks, Maura =)

07/10/2007 10:57 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

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