During the relentless heatwave, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is stepping up with crucial, life-saving tips to keep pets safe and healthy.
“Amid rising temperatures, it’s crucial to help animals avoid heatstroke and dehydration,” says PETA Senior Vice President Jason Baker. “But by taking simple compassionate actions, we can help our animal friends beat the heat.”
From keeping them hydrated to providing shade and avoiding hot pavement, every small effort counts. Let’s make sure our furry friends stay cool and comfortable this summer!
- Keep dogs inside: Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting. Soaring temperatures can cause heat stress and physical injuries—including brain damage—and can result in death.
- Avoid leaving animals in parked cars: never leave a dog or cat inside a parked car in warm weather, even for short periods and if the windows are slightly open. Even on a mild 21-degree day, the temperature inside a vehicle can climb rapidly, reaching a dangerous 37 degrees. On a 32-degree day, interior car temperatures can reach 42 degrees. Animals trapped inside a car can succumb to heatstroke within minutes – even if the vehicle isn’t parked in direct sunlight.
- Keep water outdoors: Place pots filled with clean water outside your home or at places where homeless animals are. If your neighborhood has chained or caged dogs, provide them with water or remind their owners to do so.
- Provide birds with water, too: Place bowls on windowsills, balconies, terraces, and gardens, and change the water regularly.
- Stay alert and save a life: Keep an eye out for all the animals you see outdoors. Make sure they have adequate water and shelter. If you find an animal in distress, immediately contact an animal welfare organization and give the animal water for immediate relief. Do not leave the animal’s side before help arrives. You can reach PETA on their emergency hotline at 0999-888-7382.
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