Clare’s County Dog Warden Warning Pet Owners High Temperatures Can Be Fatal

Clare’s County Dog Warden is warning pet owners that high temperatures can prove fatal for dogs. Once temperatures rise above 20 degrees, conditions can quickly become dangerous, particularly during exercise, as dogs rely mainly on panting and releasing small amounts of heat through their paw pads to cool down. Travelling in cars is especially hazardous, as vehicles can quickly develop an oven-like atmosphere in warm weather. Clare’s County Dog Warden is urging pet owners to leave dogs in a cool, well-ventilated area at home with access to plenty of water and to only walk them early in the morning or late at night.