Helping Children deal with Pet Loss The Life Cycle of Fleas - Why they are so difficult to get rid of! Can't afford a Vet? Click here to free information and advice! “SPRING OFFERS BOTH BEAUTY AND PERIL TO YOUR PETS" Reprinted from "The Pet Consumer Report"- May 1, 2001 ================================================ Spring can be sneaky when it comes to putting your pet at risk. That's because heat can cause problems for pets, even on days that we would consider merely warm. Dogs are most vulnerable. We get comfortable with taking our dogs on errands in the cooler months, leaving them in the car while we run into the grocery, dry cleaner or pharmacy. While no intel- ligent pet owner would leave a dog in the car on a day in the 90s or above, it's easy not to realize the risk when the temperature is in the 70s and 80s. The trouble is, a temperature that's pleasant outside of the car could end up being very hot inside, even with the windows cracked. Cars are like greenhouses, collecting heat through the glass of their windows and allowing it to build up inside. Even on days in the 70s or 80s, a car in the sunshine can become uncomfortably warm -- and even deadly if left long enough. Dogs are not efficient at cooling themselves and can die quickly in a hot car. The best solution? Leave your dog at home. It's not all that great an idea to leave your dog in the car even when warm weather isn't a problem. Pet thieves aren't all that common, but they are out there (as are car thieves, who won't care a jot about your pet if your vehicle is stolen).

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