As a heat dome sets in over much of the United States this week, more than 100 million Americans will experience days of relentless heat. If you haven't already made home upgrades to survive the record-breaking heat, now is the time to do so. As you do, don't forget to think about your pets.
When temperatures rise, humans can remove layers of clothing and break a sweat to regulate their body temperatures. Our pets can't do either. Instead of sweating, dogs rely on panting to bring their internal temperature down.
