City Of St. Peters: Extreme Heat Presents Potential Dangers For Pets

St. Peters MO

13 June, 2022

10:13 PM

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Press release from the City of St. Peters: June 13, 2022 With extremely high temperatures expected this week, it's important to stay inside and hydrated as much as possible. This goes especially for your pets, who don't have the means to care for themselves in this extreme heat. NEVER leave your pet in a hot car. Temperatures inside a vehicle rise quickly to dangerous levels, even with the windows cracked or open 1 to 2 inches. Your pet could succumb to heatstroke in a matter of minutes. If it's 90 °F outside, the temperature inside a car can reach 128 °F in 40 minutes (the same amount of time as an average shopping trip). Recognize the symptoms of overheating in pets, which may include: excessive panting, drooling, weakness, seizures, diarrhea, and vomiting. Some animals are more susceptible to heat exhaustion, including: older/younger pets, overweight pets, sick pets, and pets with flat faces such as pugs and Persian cats. For more information on Animal Control, go to the St. Peters Animal Control home page, and follow the St. Peters Health Department on Facebook. This press release was produced by the City of St. Peters. The views expressed here are the author's own.