Hot dogs and cool cats – how to keep your pets safe in summer

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Source: Radio New Zealand

This story was first published in 2023.

While we consider keeping ourselves safe in the summer heat, we can’t forget the health of our furry friends.

For those hot summer days, senior veterinarian Ian Schraa recommends not leaving your dogs in the car unless you are there as well.

“But if you do, the car should be in the shade and a window down so air can circulate.”

Hyperthermia is a type of overheating that is particularly tragic for short-nosed canines. (file image)

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