Go for a ride in the car!?

Some dogs love going for a ride in the car (Toby included) so sometimes its fun to let them hop in the car while you run errands. Unfortunately if you aren't careful this can be fatal to your dog. Sadly many dog owners are unaware of just how dangerously hot their car can get and every year many dogs die from this mistake. So before you take Fido with you check out this site and find out if the temperatures outside are dangerous. For times when you are taking your dog somewhere like the vet, petco/petsmart, or the dog park on a hot day try one of these tips for keeping them comfortable: run the a/c a few min prior to getting in the car, keep a towel in the freezer and toss it on their seat to keep them cool until the a/c has time to cool the car, bring a large chunk of ice for them to munch on, and a no-spill bowl like this filled with cold water is always handy. But even following these tips never leave your dog in a hot car even when you think you will only be gone a couple minutes. Even with four windows cracked open the temperature inside the car quickly jumps up to fifteen degrees hotter than outside. So keep your dog cool, comfortable and safe this summer and spread the word! For more info check out mydogiscool.com.