DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS Hot weather can be deadly for dogs, especially those left in parked cars where temperature can soar to well above 100°F in a matter of minutes. According to USA Today, on a 95°F day, the dashboard of a parked car can reach 181°F (hot enough to cook meat), and the seats and steering wheel can reach 159 F. Partially opening windows is not enough to prevent brain damage. PLEASE leave your pets home in the summer. If you have doubts, leave your beloved pet at home. The back of a pickup truck is dangerous in the heat and anytime. Mary Jane Barrett, MS, N Forensic Nursing, Inc. Whitefish, MT DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS Hot weather can be deadly for dogs, especially those left in parked cars where temperature can soar to well above 100°F in a matter of minutes. According to USA Today, on a 95°F day, the dashboard of a parked car can reach 181°F (hot enough to cook meat), and the seats and steering wheel can reach 159 F. Partially opening windows is not enough to prevent brain damage. PLEASE leave your pets home in the summer. If you have doubts, leave your beloved pet at home. The back of a pickup truck is dangerous in the heat and anytime. Mary Jane Barrett, MS, N Forensic Nursing, Inc. Whitefish, MT