Heat wave in P.A. reaches peak, tips for keeping pets safe in extreme temperatures

However, there is an end in sight as central and northern Saskatchewan, we will see temperatures go back to seasonal which will be daytime highs returning to 23 C starting on Sunday.

“The night time temperature by Sunday night, Monday morning will be 10 C which is also around seasonal. It looks like you guys are sitting near seasonal or just above seasonal for the rest of the forecast period. So that’s between now and next Thursday,” she explained.

Hasell said there is a risk of a thunderstorm Friday night west of the city and it will make it’s way through most of Central Saskatchewan. She added sever thunderstorms might also mean strong winds and hail. There could also be a risk of dry lightning this evening.

“If we look at the rest of the forecast, there are a few other days where we have chance of showers mentioned in the forecast. It wouldn’t surprise me of that also becomes a risk of thunderstorm,” she said. “Speaking of dry lightning and the fact that there are already fires in Saskatchewan, the wind today is also going to pick up. So, during the day today the risk of fire spreading becomes even more important.”

Looking after your pets in the heat

As the temperatures rise it not only affects people but also our household pets and those in the veterinary industry want pet owners to keep their pets healthy in the heat.

Registered Veterinary Technician Heather Sirman with South Hill Animal Clinic told paNOW it’s important to make sure your furry friends have fresh cool water, either air conditioner or fans on in the home, limit their activity and time outside, as well as never leaving them inside a hot vehicle.

“Even for dogs when they’re walking outside, you know the pavement and asphalt get really hot so making sure that they’re not walking on those types of things,” she said. “It’s the same thing if you were walking in bare feet. If it was too hot for you then it’s too hot for their little paws as well.”

She explained some signs your pet may have heat stroke or are overheating include excessive panting, lethargy, and stumbling around/incoordination. Dogs with pushed in faces, such as pugs and bulldogs, are at more of a risk of heat stroke.

“When they get really bad then they can definitely collapse. Sometimes when you look at their gums, their gums can be bright pink or if they’re panting really heavily and not getting enough oxygen sometimes you can see blue tinge to their gums, as well,” she said.

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by Ian Gustafson

Heat wave in P.A. reaches peak, tips for keeping pets safe in extreme temperatures

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