Heat stroke is a condition that results from excessively high body temperatures which leads to abnormalities in the pet's body that can lead to death.
It is most common in pets left in locked cars with the windows up or to dogs left outside in the heat without water. It is can also happen to dogs that are "exercised" during really hot weather.
Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats with underlying medical problems and older pets are at most risk. Keep your pet safe! Please do NOT leave your dog or cat in a parked car! Their body temperatures can rise quickly - even to 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. At temperatures greater than 109 F, failure of vital organs, and consequently death, can occur.
Learn more about heatstroke and how to protect your pet!