With temperatures expected to be more than 90 degrees this weekend, people with pets should be cautious.
Heat indices of 100 to 105 are also expected this weekend. Michelle Groeper, executive director of TAILS Humane Society in DeKalb, said pets get just as uncomfortable as we do in the heat.
“Some of the more high energy dogs they may still want to run around a little bit so keeping them as calm as possible is good and they make doggie sunscreen, so that’s something to look into, they can get sunburned.”
Groeper also advises people to not leave their pets in the car.
“The heat in a car can go up to well over 100 degrees very very quickly, and there are animals that die every day because of that.”
Here are tips from The Humane Society for keeping your pet safe from the heat:
- Don't rely on a fan.
- Watch the humidity.
- Limit exercise on a hot day.
- Provide ample shade and water.
- Cool your pets inside and out by using cooling mats or making puppy popsicles.