Oklahoma Take precautions.
Many pets appreciate a wading pool in a shady place.
Never leave your pet in the car. Never tether, chain, or leave a caged pet in the heat. Good grooming is essential - clean fur keeps animals cooler and discourages parasites. Overweight pets, animals with health problems such as heart disease or diabetes, the very young, old, and pug-nosed species like Bulldogs and Persians have a difficult time regulating body temperatures and deserve special consideration during hot spells. In an ideal world, the best, safest option for a pet living in a scorching climate is to be kept indo ors with the air conditioning.