Lancaster County law enforcement and the Pennsylvania SPCA said they have responded to multiple calls of dogs unlawfully being left out in the extreme heat.Video above: Heat safety for dogsOne of the dogs died after being found in an alley in Lancaster.Another dog found tethered outside in Manheim Township is recovering.The district attorney’s office said leaving dogs outside in the heat for extended amounts of time is a chargeable offense.The law states that dogs must have access to water and shade when outdoors.When the temperature is above 90 degrees, dogs may not be tethered outdoors for longer than 30 minutes.The following are signs of heat stroke in dogs:Excessive pantingExcessive droolingWeakness/lethargyVomitingUnsteady gait or strollingDiarrheaDeep red or purple tongue/gumsGlazed-over eyesIf you notice any of these symptoms, move your pet indoors immediately. Avoid putting them directly into a cold area, as going from extremes can be harmful. Give them small amounts of water at a time, and immediately call your veterinarian or seek emergency medical treatment.Pets should never be left unsupervised in a car, especially during the summer months.Keep animals off hot pavement; if it’s too hot for bare feet, it’s too hot for bare paws.Consider taking your dogs for walks either early in the morning or later in the evening, not in the middle of the day.
Lancaster County law enforcement and the Pennsylvania SPCA said they have responded to multiple calls of dogs unlawfully being left out in the extreme heat.
Video above: Heat safety for dogs
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One of the dogs died after being found in an alley in Lancaster.
Another dog found tethered outside in Manheim Township is recovering.
The district attorney’s office said leaving dogs outside in the heat for extended amounts of time is a chargeable offense.
The law states that dogs must have access to water and shade when outdoors.
When the temperature is above 90 degrees, dogs may not be tethered outdoors for longer than 30 minutes.
The following are signs of heat stroke in dogs:
- Excessive panting
- Excessive drooling
- Weakness/lethargy
- Vomiting
- Unsteady gait or strolling
- Diarrhea
- Deep red or purple tongue/gums
- Glazed-over eyes
If you notice any of these symptoms, move your pet indoors immediately. Avoid putting them directly into a cold area, as going from extremes can be harmful. Give them small amounts of water at a time, and immediately call your veterinarian or seek emergency medical treatment.
Pets should never be left unsupervised in a car, especially during the summer months.
Keep animals off hot pavement; if it’s too hot for bare feet, it’s too hot for bare paws.
Consider taking your dogs for walks either early in the morning or later in the evening, not in the middle of the day.
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