Heat horror in the car: Animals in Esslingen urgently need to be saved!

Heat horror in the car: Animals in Esslingen urgently need to be saved!

With temperatures of over 25 degrees in the shade, it is gradually critical for animals, especially dogs. In such moments, cars can quickly become a fatal trap. A current incident in Esslingen illustrates the dangers associated with leaving pets in the vehicle. A dog had to be freed from a parked car, with the owner of the animal, which was under the influence of drugs, still tightened the situation. Animal welfare associations in the Esslingen district raise the alarm and urge the dangers that bring heat in the car. According to the Esslinger Zeitung Increase outside temperatures by 25 degrees to over 50 degrees Celsius within a very short time.

Why is that dangerous? Dogs have a different physiology than humans and overheat much faster. They excrete heat primarily through panting, which is not sufficient at high temperatures to regulate their body temperature. A temperature table shows that even at an outside temperature of 21 degrees after only 10 minutes in the parked car, the temperature can rise to over 30 degrees, after 20 minutes over 40 degrees and after 40 minutes just under 50 degrees. This is a life -threatening state for the animals. Even with cooler outside temperatures, there can be hypothermia or other health problems if dogs are left alone in the car.

preventive measures and tips

The cooling of animals in such situations should be in the foreground. Animal welfare organizations not only recommend refraining from leaving animals in the car, but also ensuring that they always have access to water and shady retreats. Some simple tips help to minimize the heat load:

Place
• bowls with fresh water in the garden or on the terrace.
• dogs perform more often on hot days and especially at cooler times.
• cooling mats and wet towels can also offer a welcome refreshment.
• Feed your dog with homemade dog ice cream from yogurt, tuna or liver sausage paste, mixed with banana and then frozen.

legal aspects and emergency measures

according to [Veto Tierschutz] (https://www.veto animal protection.de/magazin/hunde-ratgeber/hund-auto-Temperature Tabelle-fel-einbül/) can be justified to rescue dogs, but this should only happen in acute emergencies. If a dog suffers in a parked car, the owners should first be found: inside. It is similarly important to call the police or fire brigade before drastic measures are taken. Signs of an emergency are strong panting, tumbling, diarrhea or lack of participation.

Animal protection law is clear in this context: There is no legally anchored emergency assistance for animals in mortal danger, which means that many people are often at a loss in such situations. Nevertheless, every emergency requires that people take care of the well -being of the animals. Witnesses should be questioned that can confirm the situation.

protection and prevention are essential to secure the well -being of our animal friends. An animal companion should never be left alone in the summer heat - this is not only a sign of responsibility, but also of love.