As this week’s scorcher of a heat wave really gets going, the San Diego Humane Society is asking pet owners to remember their animal companions, too.

“Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories continue for all but coastal areas for at least a portion of today through Saturday and are in effect for all of those areas on Thursday and Friday,” said the San Diego National Weather Service in a forecast update.

The high temperatures and humidity can be especially harmful for furry creatures – and the sun can burn certain hairless varieties of companion animals – so the San Diego Humane Society has published several tips on how to best care for them during a heat wave. • Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for your pet. • Leave your pets at home as much as possible. • Never leave y

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