About the BC SPCA Frequently asked questions Search this site How to contact us Home page - BC SPCA . A dog left in a car can be overcome by heat in a matter of minutes. Even with the windows slightly open and parked in the shade, dogs suffer.
Dogs cool themselves by panting.
If the air is hot, your dog is hot. Your pets will be happier left at home on hot summer days, with shade and plenty of fresh cool water. The average outdoor cat lives just 2-3 years while indoor cats usually live 15 years or more. Living safely indoors, cats require less veterinary care and are protected from fleas, ticks and worms. Indoor cats are less likely to catch feline leukemia or immunodeficiency viruses, ingest poisons or eat spoiled food.