Early signs of heat stroke can be observed in dogs left in hot cars for as few as 10 minutes. Advanced stages may be reached by the 15-20 minute mark.
Dogs that are brachycephalic (short-faced), such as Bulldogs, Boxers, Japanese Chins, and Pekingese, have an especially hard time in the heat because they do not pant as efficiently as longer-faced dogs. Keep your brachycephalic dog inside with air-conditioning.
Elapsed Time | Temperature Outside (°F) | |||||
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70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | |
Temperature in Car (°F) | ||||||
10 Minutes | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 |
20 Minutes | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 |
30 Minutes | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 129 |
40 Minutes | 108 | 113 | 118 | 124 | 128 | 133 |
50 Minutes | 111 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 | 136 |
We know most folks know better than to leave their pets alone in the car, even for a few moments. But do you know what to do if you see someone else's pet left alone?
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