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Summer tips:

Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle. A vehicle with limited or no air circulation on a hot day rises to extremely hot temperature and could be life threatening in as little as 6-10 minutes.
Limit exercise on hot days.
Walk your pet in the grass to avoid hot surfaces burning their paws.
Ensure they have access to shade and plenty of cool water.
Be cautious with water safety.
Watch your pets at outdoor events.
Visit the vet for an early-summer checkup.
Know the symptoms of overheating in pets.

Pet Heat Stroke symptoms:
- Heavy panting and unable to calm down, even when lying down
- Brick red gum color
- Fast pulse rate
- Unable to get up

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally.
- If the temperature is above 105 degrees-cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling the animal when the temperature reaches 103 degrees.
- Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage.

Call if a pet is outside for an extended period of time in these freezing/heat wave temperatures.

The Swatara Township Police 717-558-6900 or

Humane Society Police Officer (Dauphin County)

Patrick Noll 717-564-3320

Winter tips:

Do not leave your dog outside or in an unheated structure for more than 30 minutes in freezing temperatures (below 32 degrees).
remove any ice/snow balls from your dog's fur when you come into the house.
clean your dog's paws and undercoat after a walk or exposure to icemelt products as it may cause a chemical burn.