Heat death in the car: How to save your dog from the summer curse!

Heat death in the car: How to save your dog from the summer curse!

The warm season not only brings sun and beautiful excursions, but also dangers for our furry companions. A striking example comes from dog owner Simone Hopf from near Nuremberg. During a trip from Brittany to Franconia, she discovered that the temperatures in the car could quickly become unbearable. Even at outside temperatures of 30 degrees, heat stress is a serious problem for dogs. According to [Schwäbische], she reports that her two dogs, one of them sensitive to heat, had access to water during the trip and only paused in the shade.

But even precautionary measures cannot eliminate all risks. Hopf noticed that the heat behind the rear window was rising quickly. Her dog Xaver, who is sensitive to heat, was on the sunny side and therefore had an even harder time. To be better prepared for future trips, she installed sun shades in the car and installed a fan to move cooler air into the trunk.

Heat death in the car: A serious issue

The dangers posed by the heat in the car should by no means be underestimated. The Association of German Animal Lovers issues urgent warnings about hot days and appeals to dog owners not to leave their four-legged friends in the car. As [rp-online] reports, the temperature in a parked vehicle can rise to over 50 degrees within a few minutes. This leads to life-threatening situations; Just recently, a dog in the Palatinate died after being left in the car for an hour and a half. The only way another dog's chances of survival in the same situation could be ensured was through immediate medical attention.

It's alarming: Even at temperatures around 20 degrees, a dog can suffer heat stroke in a closed car. Dogs cannot sweat and regulate their body temperature by panting. A body temperature of over 40 degrees threatens serious circulatory problems, and at 43 degrees it becomes dangerous. Passersby should not hesitate to call the police or fire department immediately if they see a dog in a hot car.

Prevention and emergency aid

What can dog owners do to protect their animals? [SWP] gives helpful tips: Always park in the shade, use the air conditioning, even with the engine off, and use mobile air conditioning and aluminum blankets for additional sun protection. It is also important to open windows sufficiently to ensure air circulation.

• Hunde sollten nicht länger als nötig im Auto bleiben.
• Bereitstellung von ausreichend Trinkwasser und Abkühlmöglichkeiten.
• Beobachtung auf Symptome eines Hitzschlags wie Hecheln, Unruhe und Teilnahmslosigkeit.

To avoid heat stroke, owners should always keep their dogs with them during the summer. If you give your dog enough attention and protection, you can enjoy the warm season without worries. Remember: a small moment of inattention can have big consequences. So always keep an eye on your lovable four-legged friends!