How to keep your pets safe during extreme heat

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [Extreme heat is dangerous for pets too]( July is a difficult time to be a pet. The month that starts with noisy holiday fireworks also brings the hottest temperatures of the year, turning fun outdoor adventures into a steamy slog. This year, it’s even worse. In Phoenix, Arizona, where Tracey Miiller oversees the Arizona Humane Society’s field operations team, the summer’s heat has killed more than twice as many pets as it did in the same time frame last year. The high activity levels of dogs, in particular, make them incredibly vulnerable to the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your canine companions safe in the sun: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion. Excessive panting, a dark purple-red tongue, and redness around the eyes are all signs that a dog may need a serious cool-down. Short-nosed dogs like boxers, bulldogs, and French bulldogs are most vulnerable. Walk earlier and shorter. Go out before and after the peak heat of the day, and avoid too-hot pavement. Stylish booties to protect paws are a great option. Be generous with water. A pet's drinking water should be supplied in plastic bowls that don’t trap the heat and that are constantly available during outside exercise or play. Consider setting up kiddie pools or sprinklers for dogs to run around in. The easier it is for them to access a way to cool down without your help, the better. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [How to Tell The Difference Between Heat Stress, Exhaustion, and Stroke]( By Aryn Baker As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke. [Read More »]( [We’ve Had The 988 Crisis Line For a Year. Here’s What’s Working and What Needs to Change]( By Alice Park The three-digit mental health crisis line is a year old. Two of its architects explain how it’s helping people and what needs to change. [Read More »]( [6 Healthy Ways to Deal With Anger]( By Angela Haupt Focus on relaxing instead of venting, keep an anger log, and know when to seek professional help. [Read More »]( [How an Innovative Deal Will Give Millions Access to Cheaper Tuberculosis Drugs]( By Anna Gordon Why a new deal between Johnson & Johnson and the non-profit Global Drug Facility means that the company won't enforce its patents on a life saving TB drug. [Read More »]( [Phoenix’s Relentless Heatwave Poised to Break a Record for American Cities]( By SETH BORENSTEIN and ANITA SNOW / AP Phoenix's streak of dangerously hot days was poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday as temperatures soar [Read More »]( AN EXPERT VOICE "988 is not just for people struggling with mental health or suicide-related challenges. It's also for individuals experiencing substance use-related crises. The goal of 988 is meeting people where they are, regardless of what their crisis or challenge is, and helping them onramp into getting the care they need." —[Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, SAMHSA assistant secretary]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Haley Weiss and Alice Park, and edited by Angela Haupt. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2023 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.