Tips to keep pets cool during extreme heatwave

Western Massachusetts residents will not be the only ones feeling the extreme heat this week. Pets are also at risk and that's especially during walks outside when pavement temperatures heat up. 22 News storm team meteorologist Alexa Bianco is live to explain what pet owners need to know. Yes, Christina and Ciara. Of course, when we think of the temperature, we think of actual air temperature, but we don't think about the pavement that gets even hotter when in direct sunlight. Now, one of the biggest hidden dangers is what's happening beneath their paws on hot summer days. Pavement temperatures can soar far above the actual air temperature hot enough to cause burns in just minutes. I spoke to a local on how he keeps his dog cool from the heat. I just try to keep them cool and give plenty of water. They take care of themselves for the most part. If they get too hot, they just find a cool place to get underneath his coach or the somewhere where it's cool. If they can provide themselves with shade, they'll do it. Some signs and symptoms to watch out for if a dog has heat stroke is excessive painting, fast heart rate, reddened gums, high body temperature, vomiting, diarrhea with or without blood weakness and seizures. Now heading into the holiday weekend, it's, of course, important to be extra cautious with the extreme heat working for you. Storm team meteorologist Alexa Bianco.