The officers found the animal panting in the locked vehicle; the outside temperature at that time was still 32°C. The 76-year-old dog owner was located, but initially appeared unreasonable and expressed his lack of understanding of the police measures. He was finally persuaded to take the apparently healthy dog ​​out of the vehicle. The veterinary office and the public order office were informed about his behavior. Investigations were also initiated on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act. At an outside temperature of 32°C, the interior of a vehicle heats up to 39°C within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature inside is around 48°C, which can also be life-threatening for animals.

At this point we would like to urgently point out the “car heat trap: the danger for children and dogs”!

High temperatures and bright sunshine can also have their downsides. It quickly becomes unbearable in the car, especially for children or dogs. At 28 degrees outside, the interior is 35 degrees after just ten minutes, and after half an hour it is already 50 degrees. A dog's circulatory system is much more sensitive than a human's. Dogs cannot regulate their temperature by sweating; instead, they pant.

The four-legged friends lose a lot of fluid, which has to be replaced quickly. Otherwise, man's best friend is at risk of circulatory collapse, which can be fatal. If you park in the shade, you have to know that it will move quickly. Soon the car is back in the blazing sun.

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This graphic shows that after 10 minutes in the blazing sun at 28 °C inside, a car develops a temperature of up to 35 °C. After an hour it was already at 54°C

Opening the windows a crack is not enough.

If you leave it open, you could have problems with your insurance. That's why the police advise not to leave animals in the car, even for a supposedly short time. You are quickly held up - perhaps too long for the animal. In such cases, the police sometimes have to open the car and rescue the four-legged friend. To do this, she has to charge the person responsible for the costs and usually also investigate an offense under the Animal Welfare Act, as in this case.

Our consultant's own experiment

Veterinarian Sebastian Goßmann-Jonigkeit , who has already advised removing ticks easily and without any problems


(Source: Youtube, Veterinary practice Facebook page Dr. Elke Jonigkeit)

Tips and tricks for summer heat:

The risk of accidents also increases in the summer heat. Drinking a lot, preferably up to three liters a day, helps against tiredness and declining concentration. Water, juice spritzer or tea are suitable. You should avoid heavy food, coffee and alcoholic drinks in large quantities.

When setting the air conditioning, the difference to the outside temperature should be a maximum of six degrees. Otherwise there is a risk of colds and circulatory problems. In general, the so-called comfortable temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees. The fan air should also not be aimed directly at the body, otherwise it can cause muscular tension.

A tip for parking: On hot summer days, the surfaces inside the car can heat up to well over 60 degrees. The dashboard, steering wheel and gear knob can become so hot that you can even burn your skin. If you can't find a shady parking space, you should cover these parts inside the vehicle using a towel, for example.

Also read: Dog paws extremely endangered by heat and hot asphalt

Source: Ludwigshafen Police Department


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