Pet Travel Gear for Hot Climates: What Earns Its Place

Cat inside a ventilated travel carrier — Ventilation and shade beat insulation in a hot climate. Photo: Alvesgaspar — CC BY-SA 3.0

Dogs and cats cool themselves badly, and a parked car can pass 45 degrees inside within half an hour. Here is the gear that works, the signs of heatstroke, and the journey planning that matters more.

Dog secured in a car with a harness — A secured harness is safer than a loose pet on the back seat. Photo: M. Rehemtulla — CC BY 2.0

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