5 minutes in a hot car are enough to give your dog heatstroke


  • Living
  • Wednesday, 08 Oct 2025

People who leave their pet in a car parked in the sun are risking their lives. — Photos: Freepik

Leaving a dog in a parked car, even for a few minutes, can be deadly as temperatures inside can soar to 60°C when it's parked in the sun.

But does it help if you leave the air-conditioning on, crack a window and have a white-coloured car?

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