Pets and Heat

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Key Points
  • Take steps to protect your pets on hot days.
  • Never leave pets in a parked car.
Protect your pets

Take steps to protect your health during extreme heat.

Take steps to protect your pets on hot days.

Keep your pets safe.

  • Never leave your pet in a parked car- they can suffer from heat-related illness too!
  • Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.

Never leave pets in a parked car.

  • Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly.
  • Leaving a window open is not enough- temperatures inside the car can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 10 minutes, even with a window cracked open.

Check your local HeatRisk and Air Quality

Enter your zip code on the CDC HeatRisk Dashboard for the heat risk forecast in your area and recommended actions to protect your health.

  • Plus, check air quality levels – so you can plan your week with your health in mind.
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