Pet owners reminded about hot weather risks
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With temperatures expected to soar near 90 Tuesday, a Wisconsin humane officer is reminding pet and livestock owners to take extra care to protect their animals from heat and humidity.
Dr. Yvonne Bellay of the state agriculture department says heat stroke is a very real threat to animals and can be fatal.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for southern Wisconsin for Tuesday afternoon when highs could reach the upper 80s to mid 90s across the state.
Signs of heat stroke in small animals include panting, breathing difficulty, refusal to obey, vomiting and seizures.
Bellay advises livestock owners to avoid transporting animals in heat over 80 degrees and high humidity and to provide well-ventilated space in any enclosure.
Jun 23, 2009 at 3:51 p.m.
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Mine get their business done outside, then right back in where it's cool. Talk about spoiled....
Jun 23, 2009 at 3:21 p.m.
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All mine want is a bucket of water and a cold cement floor to sprawl out on.
Jun 23, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.
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Right now it's out and right back in for my dogs. It's too hot for any real play time.
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