{"id":842,"date":"2018-06-13T10:28:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T09:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tailsdogblog.com\/?p=842"},"modified":"2021-08-25T15:17:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T14:17:22","slug":"dog-in-hot-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/dog-in-hot-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving your dog in the car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When the weather gets warmer, lots of us pack up the car and head out and about. But c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an you leave your dog in the car? <strong>The answer is always \u2018no\u2019. <\/strong>Head Vet Sean explains why.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-leave-my-dog-in-the-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I leave my dog in the car?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When the temperature outside is above 20 degrees, it\u2019s dangerous to leave your dog in the car<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>.<\/strong> Cars act like greenhouses: they trap the heat so it gets much hotter inside than out. That\u2019s bad news for our furry friends, who can\u2019t sweat to cool themselves down.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-leave-my-dog-in-the-car-for-a-few-minutes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I leave my dog in the car for a few minutes?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogs can get heatstroke in <strong>15 minutes. <\/strong>Even if you park in the shade, wind the windows down, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> leave a bowl of water. What\u2019s comfortable for you can still be dangerously warm for dogs. If they don\u2019t get heatstroke, being in an uncomfortably hot space is still likely to leave your dog anxious and distressed. It\u2019s really not worth the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"957\" src=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hot-car-bodyimg.png\" alt=\"Dogs in hot cars\" class=\"wp-image-3958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hot-car-bodyimg.png 811w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hot-car-bodyimg-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hot-car-bodyimg-768x906.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-heatstroke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How can I tell if my dog has heatstroke?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspca.org.uk\/adviceandwelfare\/pets\/dogs\/health\/heatstroke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heatstroke<\/a> is about more than your dog feeling hot and bothered \u2013 it\u2019s a condition that can be fatal. If you suspect your dog has heatstroke, <strong>take them straight to the vet<\/strong>. Signs of heatstroke include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excessive panting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rapid or laboured breathing<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excessive thirst<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lying on their side <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lethargy <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seeming unresponsive or quiet<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seeming agitated or stressed<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lack of coordination<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/04\/how-to-keep-your-dog-cool-in-hot-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keeping your dog cool in hot weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-my-dog-prone-to-heatstroke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is my dog prone to heatstroke?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogs lose heat by panting. That makes dogs with short airways more prone to heatstroke because they can\u2019t lose heat so efficiently. This includes brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds like Pugs, Bulldogs and Boston Terriers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-illegal-to-leave-my-dog-in-the-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is it illegal to leave my dog in the car?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s no law against leaving your dog unattended, but the Animal Welfare Act 2006 lists leaving a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dog in a hot car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as an example of animal mistreatment. That means you could be prosecuted for neglect if you leave your dog in a car unattended on a warm day. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-i-do-if-i-see-a-dog-in-a-hot-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What should I do if I see a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dog in a hot car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you see a dog shut inside a hot car and you can\u2019t find their owner, <strong>call the police immediately <\/strong>\u2013 especially if the dog is showing signs of distress. Wait with the car until the police arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dog-car-safety-our-top-tips-for-hot-weather\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dog car safety: our top tips for hot weather<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019ve got a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dog, car travel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> takes a bit of forward planning \u2013 especially when it\u2019s hot out. Here are a few things to consider before you set off:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get the car as cool as possible before you set off<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take plenty of water<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For long journeys, plan dog-friendly stops along the way so they get time to cool down<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never leave your dog in the car unattended<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Got a question about <a href=\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/04\/how-to-keep-your-dog-cool-in-hot-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keeping your dog cool in warm weather?<\/a> Our vet and nutritionist team can give you some tips. Get in touch at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:hello@tails.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hello@tails.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather gets warmer, lots of us pack up the car and head out and about. But can you leave your dog in the car? The answer is always \u2018no\u2019. Head Vet Sean explains why. Can I leave my dog in the car? 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