Leaving a pet in a parked car

Hazard

A parked car's interior temperature rises about 20°F in 10 minutes and nearly 30°F in 20 minutes, even in mild weather. A dog's body temperature above roughly 105°F risks heatstroke. Cracking the windows does not meaningfully slow the rise.

Notes

AVMA reports hundreds of pet deaths from vehicle heat exhaustion every year.

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) · view original