At first glance, animals seem to react to hot weather the same ways we do -- by slowing down, drinking more water (or something), and catching a breeze where they can. However, for them it's more than seeking comfort -- it can mean life or death.
We all know better than to leave a dog or cat in a car in hot weather. What we may not realize is that the animal will start reacting to the heat much faster than we would. As the U.S. government blog Gov Gab notes, dogs' and cats' bodies are less efficient
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