Dogs may be at risk of heatstroke this summer

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.c  Recent heat advisories and heat indexes over 100 degrees Fahrenheit advise people to take precautions to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, but humans are not the only ones at risk of these illnesses. Pets, particularly dogs, are also at high risk of heatstroke during high heat indexes.  Heatstroke is life-threatening for dogs and happens because dogs overheat easily because they do not have efficient cooling systems like humans. However, recognizing the signs and following preventative measures helps decrease the chance of heatstroke in a dog.  Dogs can get heatstroke from everyday summer activities, such as walking or playing, and