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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 17 – Pet owners in South Florida use cooling mats and shade to prevent heatstroke and dehydration amid record summer heat, with vets reporting a rise in emergency heat-related cases.
- Local emergency veterinarians at The VEG ER for Pets in Boynton Beach have reported an increase in heatstroke cases among pets during the summer heat wave.
- This rise in heat-related illnesses follows forecasted daily highs entering the 90s and heat indices nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit from July 21 to 27.
- Experts advise pet owners to avoid walking animals during peak heat hours, ensure constant access to water, and prevent leaving pets unattended in vehicles even with windows cracked or A/C on.
- Luis Pizarro described heatstroke treatment as temperature checks, therapy, blood pressure monitoring, medication, hosing down, and ventilation to lower body temperature quickly and safely.
- These heatwave conditions pose serious risks including organ failure and fatality, emphasizing the need for vigilance to protect pets and other animals like horses from extreme heat and dehydration.
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