Take care to park that Christmas box of See's Candy safely out of reach and warn the kids not to share. Antifreeze is a very appealing substance to animals - and it is deadly. Check your car often for any sign of leakage. I Cats like to crawl up inside cars to rest on the warm engine . . . Heat can kill in a matter of minutes.
Cars become ovens in a flash and animals die every day from excessive heat.
If you simply must leave your animal in the car briefly, remember to park in the shade and provide adequate ventilation. And always remove collars and leashes to prevent accidental strangulation. Have a rectal thermometer in your pet's first-aid kit. Apply lubricant and insert gently into the rectum about one-half to one inch. Hold in place for one minute.