With high temperatures expected during the week of September 21 in Monterey County, SPCA Monterey County reminds pet owners that hot weather can quickly become dangerous for animals. What feels hot to you is also hot for your pet.
Keep pets safe by following these tips:
Keep pets indoors whenever possible. If they must be outside, provide shade and plenty of fresh water.
Never leave children or pets in parked cars. On a warm day, the inside of a vehicle can reach 120° in just minutes even with windows cracked, causing brain damage or death.
Remember: shady spots can quickly become sunny and dangerous as the day changes.
Protect paws: pavement and asphalt can become scorching hot and burn your pet’s feet. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
Watch for signs of heatstroke: heavy panting, lethargy, vomiting, lack of coordination, or collapse. Move pets to a cool area right away and seek emergency veterinary care.
California law (Penal Code 597.7) prohibits leaving animals in cars under conditions that could cause suffering or death. If you see a pet in distress, call the SPCA or 911 immediately.
For more information on how you can keep your pet safe during hot weather, please contact the SPCA at 831-373-2631or visit www.SPCAmc.org/hot.
SPCA Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent organization. They shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. They are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.
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