Pets take extra care during hot summer weather
Mineola Animal Control office reminds residents to take extra care with pets during hot weather.
Do not leave pets in a car.
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Pets take extra care during hot summer weather
Mineola Animal Control office reminds residents to take extra care with pets during hot weather.
Do not leave pets in a car.
Studies show that on a 75 degree day, temps inside a car, even with windows slightly down, can rise to 100 degrees in 10 minutes. Temperatures in dark colored cars can rise even more, reaching temps of 200 degrees.
Pets can overheat just like humans.
If a pet may have overheated, place cool (not ice cold, as this can do more harm!), wet washcloths on their head and neck and cool compresses on the belly and under their back legs.
Avoid bare paws on pavement and sidewalks. Pavement and sidewalks can be extremely hot and will burn their paws.
Keep up on flea prevention due to high number of parasites in the summer months.
Keep plenty of fresh water accessible in deep bowls. Walk pets early in the morning or late in the evening.
Make sure pets have a shady place to get out of the sun. Be careful to not over exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot. Be cautious of the hot water that comes out of the water hose when they are first turned on.
Maintain their coat. A shaggy coat can actually help insulate a dog against the heat. If an animal is an inside animal make sure to keep the air on at all times.
Don’t forget about livestock. They also need fresh, clean, cool water.
Prepare for power outages before a summer storm takes out the home’s power. Create a disaster plan to keep pets safe from heat stroke and other temperature-related trouble.
Mineola Animal Shelter also reminds citizens there are local ordinances and state laws relating to the mistreatment of animals. If there are any questions contact 903-569-2252.
MINEOLA CODE OF ORDINANCES
Sec. 6-10. - Animals in motor vehicles.
Sec. 6-11. - Negligent care.
Texas Animal Cruelty Laws – Penal Code Section 42.09 “Cruelty to Livestock Animals” and Section 42.092 “Cruelty of Non-Livestock Animals” of the Texas Penal Code prohibits a person from intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cruelly treating an animal. Offenses can be up to a state jail felony.
