The Weatherhood station above the Peak office on Marine Avenue, in qathet is indicating the temperature will rise to 24 degrees at 1 pm today, Monday, June 30. Tomorrow, July 1, Canada Day, there is no rain in the forecast and a high temperature of 22 degrees at 12 pm, rising to 24 degrees at 6 pm. Today and Tuesday, there will be a slight breeze of wind blowing at 11 to 13 kilometres an hour near the water. Wednesday, July 2, the temperature will be slightly cooler at 18 degrees in the daytime with a mix of sun and cloud. Thursday, July 3, the daytime temperature will hit 16 degrees by noon and 18 degrees at 6 pm.
The BC SPCA has some tips for summer pet safety, especially as the temperature rises.
"Our pets often depend on us to make those choices for them," says BC SPCA manager of animal welfare Kim Monteith.
BC SPCA tips for summer pet safety:
Beware hot pavement: If it’s a hot day, the pavement can get dangerously hot for your pet’s feet.
Exercise with caution: Choose to exercise with your dog earlier in the morning or later in the evening when it’s cooler, reducing the chances of your pet getting heatstroke.
Be prepared: When hiking, camping or going to the beach, make sure to bring along a water bowl and water for your pet as well as an umbrella for shade. Towels can be used to dry off your pet and to give them an option of a place to lie down that’s not scorching hot.
Offer cool treats: Freeze your pet's favourite food or treat in a kong. Invest in a kiddie pool and fill it with cool water for your furry friend to enjoy and play in.
According to the BC SPCA closely monitoring your pet is key to a successful summer outing. “Make sure they really are having a good time outside and are able to get out of the sun,” stated Monteith . She also reminds guardians to never leave a pet in a hot car, even if it’s in the shade with the windows rolled down and only for a few minutes, because a few minutes is all it takes for pets to suffer heatstroke or worse. Leaving them at home where it’s cooler can be best.
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