How to Prevent Vehicle Heatstroke in Dogs
Vehicle heatstroke in Dogs, is a serious concern that can affect any animal or human trapped inside a hot vehicle. Most pet owners are aware of the dangers that a vehicle presents to an animal inside.
The temperature of a car can be unacceptable on even a partially cloudy day. For smaller dogs or pug-nosed dogs, they can die in about 20 minutes or less even if it’s not hot outside.
The rule of thumb is that you shouldn’t leave your animal in a closed car for more than a few minutes without AC.
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Car Pet Thermometer
A car Pet Thermometer to let you know if it’s too hot to leave your dog in the car. On an 80 degree (F) day, the inside of a parked car can reach 120 degrees in just 10 minutes!
The Too Hot for Spot car safety thermometer and Dual USB Car Charger, lets you know exactly how hot your car’s interior is. It only costs less than $15 and it sets in the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
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K&H Cool Bed III Cooling Dog Bed
Canine Pads for Pet Dogs & Working K-9s, are another option for hot car rides or sunny days. The pad, which comes in different sizes, contains liquid material that can freeze and then slowly thaw over and over again.
To freeze it, simply place it in a freezer for a few hours and then take it out for your dog to enjoy. It stays cold in conditions that are over 110 degrees and nearly 100 percent humidity.
The best part is that it lasts for up to four hours. Even so, keep the car windows rolled down and provide a bowl of water just in case.
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Cooling Vests for Dogs
A cooling vest is also suitable for car trips with the dog. Ruff Wear manufacturers vests for dogs of different sizes.
The sun just warms the coat and turns it into a sauna suit. So if you’re in such a location, either keep the coat in the fridge until it’s time to use it and take it off once the sun warms it, or look into a renewable phase change material vest instead.
Like the cooling pad, the vest can be re-frozen many times and then wrapped around the dog. This also can be used for dogs that go running in tropical climates and get overheated.