Dogs don't sweat
It's hard to resist that wagging tail and "you wouldn't leave me, would you?" face, but steel yourself. It may seem cruel to deprive your favourite canine buddy of the sheer joy s/he gets from a car ride, with all those wonderful smells drifting in the open window, but the heat is seeping in, too. Even the briefest of road trips can be hazardous when the temperature soars. It's been at or above 90 degrees here for the past two weeks and more hot weather is predicted. On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time—even with the windows open—which could lead to fatal heat stroke. The Internet has been filled with heartbreaking stories of family pets left Dogs don't sweat. They pant to cool off, but all the panting in the world isn't going to help during a heatwave. A parking lot is a hot plate, fueled by the sun. Try sitting in your car in the Walmart lot and see how you like it - and don't forget to wear your winter coat!. Parki...