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How to Protect your Pets

EXTREME WEATHER TASK FORCE

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How to Protect your Pets

Make sure your pet has a cool dog house or shelter, always have plenty of cool water (remember that water that sits outside during hot weather will end up getting very hot and undrinkable), food, and remember NEVER to have your pet restrained or tied up outside.

In extremely hot or cold weather - bring your pet inside your home. If you notice symptoms from exposure to extreme weather conditions such as: If you see them with rapid breathing, dry mouth and nose, rapid heart rate, and gums are grayish pick or red they are experiencing early stages of heat stroke. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! GET HELP IMMEDIATELY! Take them to the veterinary as soon as possible.

It is never recommended that your pet remain outdoors for an extended period of time. Remember to have plenty of shade for them as well as plenty of clean, cool water placing it under a shade accessible to your pet. It is important to take these precautionary steps!

PROTECT YOUR PET FROM EXTREME WEATHER AND REPORT ANY ANIMAL NEGLECT OR CRUELTY YOU MAY WITNESS!!

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