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Jun 9, 2008 6:15 pm US/Eastern

Pets Need To Keep Cool Too

BOSTON (WBZ) ― This weather has a lot of people looking for places to keep cool, but it is important to remember that pets need relief from the heat too.

Never leave your pets in a parked car. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels in a very short time. On an 85 degree day, temperatures inside a car can shoot up to over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes, according to the Humane Society. After 30 minutes, temperatures can soar to 120 degrees.

When your pet goes outside, it is important to make sure there is a place for them to sit in the shade. They should also have access to plenty of cool water. Pets can get heat stroke too – and it can be fatal.

Check out WBZ's Beyond The Forecast weather blog for more tips on how to keep your pets cool.

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