The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminded people to take care of pets on hot days.

Since the temperature in a hot car can become suffocating within a matter of minutes, never leave your pets in the car, and make sure all animals have access to shade and plenty of clean, cool water.

• Provide shade – move animals to shaded areas if possible.

• Provide water – as temperatures rise, animals need to consume more water.

• Provide fans – air movement can help lower humidity in areas where animals gather. Fans and water sprinklers work together for quicker, more effective evaporative cooling.

• Avoid overworking livestock – it’s safest to work with livestock early in the morning when their body temperatures are lower. Postpone routine health management such as nail or hoof trimming that might add stress until the weather cools.

• Avoid unnecessary transportation – if livestock must be moved, do so in the late evening or early morning hours.

• Walk dogs in early morning or late evening, when temperatures are cooler.