Tips for caring for pets in extreme heat
Health Department offers tips for pet owners
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Posted: 07/09/2010
BALTIMORE - With the temperatures soaring, it is important to make sure pets stay cool and hydrated.
The Baltimore City Health Department offers some tips for pet owners.
First, provide shade to ensure your pet has protection from the heat and sun.
Second, provide fresh water to ensure animals keep their temperatures low.
Third, limit exercise during the hottest hours of the day.
Fourth, never leave your pet in a parked car on a hot day.
"People need to remember that our pets rely on us for their health and well-being. This includes protecting them from the heat, especially during Code Red Heat Alerts," said Interim Commissioner Olivia Farrow.
Call 311 to report cases of neglect. If you see an animal or small child alone in a parked car, call 911 immediately.
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