Kids in Hot Cars Alert

One of my biggest "pet peeves" is seeing pets left in cars as people run about town doing "quick" errands. Even a moderately warm day with the car windows open can present danger for animals or children left in cars. This article is written by Vincent Iannelli, M.D., the About.com Guide to Pediatrics, and contains excellent information for pets and kids. For animal-specific summer heat information, please see the VetMed Summer Safety article.