We’ve all seen it recently … it’s summer, the sun is out and there’s a dog left in a car with the windows cracked. The Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas developed the chart below as an educational tool for children left in cars. However, the same temps/times hold true for a dog …
How Long Does It Take For A Car to Get Hot?
| Outside Temperature | Temperature In Car | Time it Takes to Reach |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 100 | 10 minutes |
| 75 | 120 | 30 minutes |
| 85 | 90 | 5 minutes |
| 85 | 100 | 7-10 minutes |
| 85 | 120 | 30 minutes |
| 100 | 140 | 15 minutes |
If you come across a dog in obvious distress in locked car, please call your local animal control or the police department. Signs of canine heat stroke include:
- Rapid panting
- Bright red tongue
- Red or pale gums
- Thick, sticky saliva
- Depression
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting – sometimes with blood
- Diarrhea
- Shock
- Coma
More information — and what you should do — can be found at this link … Heatstroke. If a dog is not in distress, I would probably wait to see how long before the owner comes back and how the dog is faring. Another reason I carry these printable flyers.
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People who want to learn more about this issue, and educate others, can find downloadable fliers and brochures on our Web site: http://www.MyDogIsCool.com