Leaving your pets extra water will ensure they are kept hydrated during excessive heat waves.

Ensure pets have plenty of shade if kept outside. Remember, the shade pets have in the morning will either change or diminish as the sun moves throughout the day and may not protect them.

Do not let pets stand on sidewalks or hot asphalt to avoid burning their paws.

Keeping your pets out of direct sunlight and indoors will ensure their safety while its hot and during extreme periods of heat.

Don’t force animals to exercise when it is hot and humid. Exercise pets early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler.

Even in the shade with windows cracked, temperatures can reach over 120 degrees inside a car.