When the temperature rises, you need to take extra care of your dog – especially in the car. When you are driving yourself and have the air conditioning on, there is no problem, but if you park and leave your dog sitting, things can quickly go wrong. Because it doesn't take many minutes in the sun before your car has turned into a baking oven if the windows are completely or almost closed.
In fact, the car can become over 80 degrees Celsius in a very short time, making it life-threatening for both animals and humans to be in it.
Therefore, you need to be aware of where you park and that the sun moves throughout the day and the temperature rises.
If you see a dog in a hot car
If you see a dog sitting in a hot car, start by checking the situation, or call 114 for the police if you cannot find the owner.
You may only break a window if you consider that you have to act in an emergency and free the dog. If you do this, it is a good idea to get witnesses so that you do not end up with a compensation claim. If a person leaves an animal in an overheated car, they can be charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act.
Heatstroke in dogs
If the unfortunate event occurs and a dog gets heatstroke, you should do the following:
- Get the dog out of the car.
- Place it in the shade – preferably where it is ventilated – and keep it quiet.
- Pour cool water over the dog for at least 10 – 15 minutes.
- Contact your vet if your dog does not get better quickly.
The symptoms of heat stroke in dogs include stiff neck, confusion, dizziness and fainting.
What can you do yourself?
- Never leave your dog in the car
- Always carry water to prevent heatstroke in your dog.
- Contact the police if you see a dog in a hot car
This is why you shouldn't leave your dog in a hot car
When the temperature rises, you need to take extra care of your dog – especially in the car. When you are driving yourself and have the air conditioning on, there is no problem, but if you park and leave your dog sitting, things can quickly go wrong. Because it doesn't take many minutes in the sun before your car has turned into a baking oven if the windows are completely or almost closed.
In fact, the car can become over 80 degrees Celsius in a very short time, making it life-threatening for both animals and humans to be in it.
Therefore, you need to be aware of where you park and that the sun moves throughout the day and the temperature rises.
If you see a dog in a hot car
If you see a dog sitting in a hot car, start by checking the situation, or call 114 for the police if you cannot find the owner.
You may only break a window if you consider that you have to act in an emergency and free the dog. If you do this, it is a good idea to get witnesses so that you do not end up with a compensation claim. If a person leaves an animal in an overheated car, they can be charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act.
Heatstroke in dogs
If the unfortunate event occurs and a dog gets heatstroke, you should do the following:
The symptoms of heat stroke in dogs include stiff neck, confusion, dizziness and fainting.
What can you do yourself?