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Dogs in Parked Cars


The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is warning pet owners—dog owners in particular—that leaving a pet in a parked car, even for just a few minutes, can be a deadly decision. On sunny days, the temperature inside a parked car can rise faster than you think, and every year many dogs die from heat stroke because they were left in cars. Dr. Kimberly May of the AVMA talks to an animal control officer about the dangers of leaving your pet in a parked car