The Provo Police Department shares on its Facebook page a reminder that the temperature inside a car on hot days can rise up to 40 degrees higher than outside in just 1 hour.
Why Leaving Your Dog in Your Car Can Be Dangerous
When you leave a dog or other animal in the car, even for a few minutes, it can be extremely life-threatening for the pet.
The fact is that the interior of the car heats up very quickly in warm weather and has a much higher temperature than the air outside.
You can only leave your dog inside the car for 5 minutes if the outside temperature is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit and below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
To create a comfortable environment, park the car in the shade and leave the air flow for the animal.
Where should a dog sit in a car while driving
When placing a dog in a personal vehicle, follow basic safety rules. If the dog is large, put it in the luggage compartment or in the space between the front and rear row of seats.
How to understand that the dog is bad in the car
Quite often, dogs get sick in the car. This can be manifested by nausea, profuse salivation and, as a result, frequent swallowing, depression of the general condition, increased breathing, licking of the nose. Often the problem is aggravated by the fact that the first experience of traveling in a car is sometimes negative.
