Danger to life for dogs: police warn of heat in the car on Rügen!

Polizei Rügen warnt Hundehalter: Bei Hitze im Auto droht Lebensgefahr! Tipps zum Schutz von Tieren und Erste-Hilfe-Maßnahmen.
Police Rügen warns dog owners: when heated in the car, there is a risk of life! Tips for protecting animals and first aid measures. (Symbolbild/MMV)

Danger to life for dogs: police warn of heat in the car on Rügen!

A sunny summer day seems tempting for a trip with the dog, but the police on Rügen urgently warns: don't leave your animal in the car, not even for a short time. As NDR reported several information about dogs that suffered in parked car. The officials also had to intervene on Tuesday when a dog was discovered in a vehicle parked in the sun. Fortunately, he was fine, but the situation illustrates how quickly it can be life -threatening.

The police warn that a car can heat up to 70 degrees at outside temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius. It becomes particularly critical when the temperatures on the weekend increase to summer values. After just ten minutes at around 36 degrees, acute danger to the animals is expressed. The topic is not new; Numerous dogs die every year, also in big cities like Berlin, because they leave the master or mistress in the car, as the platform Berlin describes live

protective measures for our four -legged friends

The German Animal Welfare Association explains that many animals cannot regulate their body temperature by sweating. Dogs have to pant and drink to cool off. Fresh drinking water should always be available and a cool shadow place is absolutely necessary. When you are traveling with your dog, it is advisable to move the walking rounds to the cooler morning and evening hours. Dog pools can also bring a welcome cool down in summer, as can be experienced on the side of the Animal Welfare Association.

In an emergency in which a dog or a toddler is discovered in an overheated car, you should react quickly. It is advisable to notify the police, and in the acute emergency it might be necessary to take a slice to free the animal, such as . Witnesses are of great importance to prove an emergency.

First aid for overheated animals

After saving an animal, first aid measures and a veterinary examination are important, even if the dog initially looks stable. Signs of overheating can be severe panting, restlessness or even balance disorders. In such cases, quick action is required and no time should be lost to get the animal out of the heat. Heat protection is also important for wild animals - flat water bowls in the garden can help dehydrating birds and other animals.

summarized remains to be said: Responsible animal husbandry saves life! Never leave your four -legged friends alone in the car, especially at high outside temperature. Get the relevant information and remain vigilant to bring your best friend through the summer heat.

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