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Beth's Dog Walker Files: Common Sense in the Heat

If it's hot outside for us, especially with high humidity, you know it's going to be hot for dogs covered in fur! There are many dangers dogs can face in the hot weather, just like humans, such as dehydration and heatstroke. Here are a few common sense ways to keep dogs and other companion animals safe in the heat, and there are resources linked below with more information if you'd like to do further reading on this topic. As a dog walker or someone who has companion animals, it's crucial to know this information.  Before I begin, if you live near Columbia or Ellicott City and would like to book my companion animal services, please click here to visit my main page.   1. NEVER LEAVE ANIMALS IN PARKED CARS!  Even with the windows open, it can get extremely hot inside a car that's not moving or running air conditioning. Luckily, many places are making it illegal to leave animals in cars and some places are supporting movements where people can break the ca