With temperatures to reach into the 90s towards the end of the week, that can be problematic for our furry companions.

Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management Deputy Director Jeremy Cooper tells Raccoon Valley Radio pets should be kept inside during the heat peak of the day and then letting them out at night when it cools down. He says there are signs to be aware of if your pet is suffering from the heat.

“When it’s humid out, your dog or cat, when their panting, that’s them trying to expel that heat of their body. So they take all their moisture out of their lungs by panting and when it’s humid out then the moisture don’t come out of their lungs like it does on a normal dry day.” 

Cooper adds that if they are disoriented and groggy looking then it is time to get them indoors.