• It's going to be a hot week in Lansing

UPDATE: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Residence flocked to the near by pools in order to stay cool and receive some relief from the heat. Many children shared how to get relief is by playing in the water, so how does our pets stay cool?

Dr. Schultz a veterinary provided several tips on how to keep your pet cool this summer.
1. Spray the dog down with water before you take it for a walk, this allows the dog to stay cool.

2. Do not bring dogs to outdoor events when it is extremely hot as this can cause a heat stroke or in some cases death
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3. Do not leave your pet in a car in the heat as this may also cause heat stroke.


To find out more ways for your child or pet to stay cool check out my story bellow and remember that a car heats up twice as fast in the sun, making it deadly for children and pets to be left in there alone, even for a minute with no air conditioning or the windows cracked.




ORIGINAL STORY: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Michigan is reaching record high temperatures this week. How are you supposed to stay cool? How are we supposed to keep our four legged friends cool? Check out Meridian Magazine to find out more.