With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Central Valley, pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their animals from heat-related illness.
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Matt Buck, director of the Bakersfield City Animal Care Center and owner of three dogs, says this time of year often brings in a surge of overheated stray animals — many of them struggling under thick fur and high humidity.
“We see a lot of overheated animals, especially those we call brachycephalic,” Buck explains, referring to short-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs, Persian cats, and even certain types of rabbits. “These animals have a harder time regulating their body temperature and are more prone to heat stroke.”…