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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Hidden Heat Risk: Why Pets Aren't Safe Indoors This Summer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Even indoors, the rising summer heat can pose a serious health risk to pets, veterinarians warn. As temperatures soar across the U.S. this summer, many pet owners may wrongly assume that keeping their dogs and cats inside is a guaranteed safeguard against heat-related illness. "Preventing heatstroke in dogs requires several proactive measures, since they do not sweat as humans do, but instead cool themselves through panting," Dr. Rebecca Tremble, a veterinarian at Hill's Pet Nutrition, told Newsweek. "Certain dogs are at higher risk, including those with thick coats like Siberian huskies, chow chows or golden retrievers, and flat faces such as Shih Tzus, pugs, boxers and bulldogs." Tremble added that overweight dogs, puppies, senior animals, and those with heart or breathing problems are also more vulnerable in extreme heat. While outdoor temperatures often get the most attention during heat waves, experts say indoor environments without proper cooling or ventilation can become dangerously hot too—especially for animals unable to regulate their body temperature like humans. Stock image: An English cocker spaniel enjoys air flowing from a fan on the floor while laying down. Stock image: An English cocker spaniel enjoys air flowing from a fan on the floor while laying down. Indoor Heat Hazards Indoor overheating can occur rapidly, especially during power outages or in homes without air conditioning. "To prevent heat-related issues indoors, owners should ensure their dogs have access to adequate shade and, ideally, a space with air conditioning or fans," Tremble said. "Providing cool, fresh water is crucial for hydration, especially if indoor temperatures are high." Tremble also recommended using cooling aids such as wet cloths on pulse points such as the groin or neck, or a cooling body wrap. During extreme heat, allowing pets to rest on tile floors or in basements can help regulate their body temperature. Dr. Teresa Manucy, a veterinarian at Chewy, emphasized the importance of hydration and creating a pet-friendly indoor climate. "Hydration is crucial in hot weather," she told Newsweek. "Many cats, and some dogs, are more inclined to drink from running water, so using a pet-friendly water fountain can encourage them to stay hydrated." Cooling mats filled with nontoxic, pressure-activated gel can also provide a surface that remains cool for hours, according to Manucy. Fans, she said, support evaporative cooling and help circulate air effectively inside homes. Adjusting Routines for Safety Pets also benefit from schedule changes during heat waves. "Owners should prioritize their dog's safety by adjusting routines and staying vigilant," Tremble said. She advised walking dogs during cooler parts of the day—early morning or late evening—and testing pavement temperatures to protect their paw pads. Booties can come in handy when walks on hot surfaces are unavoidable. Supervised yard time and limiting outdoor exposure are critical steps, Tremble added. Water-based play activities such as swimming or sprinklers can also provide safe alternatives to traditional walks. "If you recognize signs of heat exhaustion," Tremble said, "apply cool, wet cloths to their neck, armpits, hind legs, ears, and paw pads. "Offer cool, fresh water, but never force it, and avoid ice cubes to prevent shock." Recognizing and Responding to Warning Signs Veterinarians stress the importance of identifying early signs of overheating before it escalates to heatstroke. Symptoms may include excessive panting, glazed eyes, lethargy, drooling, vomiting, or confusion. "If your dog's temperature reaches 106 degrees Fahrenheit or they exhibit severe symptoms like vomiting or convulsions, contact your veterinarian immediately," Tremble said. Both veterinarians agree that preventing indoor heat exposure is just as important as outdoor precautions. "Keeping dogs indoors will help since shade and air conditioning keeps indoor temperatures cooler," Tremble added. "You can also start lowering their body temperature by misting them or gently pouring slightly cool or room temperature water over their head, belly, underarms, and paws. "Avoid using cold water to limit shock from sudden temperature decreases." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers GM Dan Morgan provides injury updates before start of training camp
The Carolina Panthers seem to be encouraged by the statuses of tight end Tommy Tremble and punter Sam Martin. On Monday, the Panthers made a few roster moves—two of which saw the team place Tremble on the active/physically unable to perform list and Martin on the active/non-football injury list. President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan, during his first press conference of the summer on Tuesday, was asked about the outlook for both players "Yeah, Sam had a minor hamstring. He's trending in a really good direction," Morgan told reporters. "I don't wanna put a timeline on it, but he's looking in good shape." After moving on from Johnny Hekker this offseason, Carolina signed Martin to a one-year, $3 million deal out of free agency. The 35-year-old will be entering his 13th NFL campaign in 2025, with his previous three coming as a member of the Buffalo Bills. Morgan added that the team will not look to sign a replacement in Martin's absence. Instead, they'll use a JUGS machine to simulate punts in the early goings of training camp. He then addressed their position on Tremble, who underwent back surgery in May. "In terms of Tommy, he's making really good progress," Morgan stated. "He's actually ahead of schedule. We feel really good with where he's at and we're excited about his progression." The Panthers, per Morgan, still remain unsure about Tremble's availability for Week 1 of the regular season. Outside of Tremble, the roster features five tight ends—including 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2025 fifth-round pick Mitchell Evans. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers announce 3 roster moves ahead of training camp
(This story was updated to add new information.) The Carolina Panthers will begin training camp without a few key names. As announced on Monday afternoon, the team has placed two players on the active/physically unable to perform list—including starting tight end Tommy Tremble. The 25-year-old, who is entering his fifth NFL campaign, underwent back surgery in May and is expected to start his rehabilitation work during camp. Tremble returned to the Panthers on a two-year deal this offseason. He recorded career-highs in receptions (32), receiving yards (234), yards per reception (10.2) and first downs (12) in 2024. Joining Tremble is wide receiver Dan Chisena, whose injury was not disclosed in the team's announcement. Chisena appeared in six games for the Panthers this past season, with the majority of his snaps coming on special teams. Carolina also placed punter Sam Martin on the active/non-football injury list. According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Martin is dealing with a hamstring injury and is not expected to be sidelined for long. Tremble, Chisena and Martin can be activated at any time during camp. Update (4:45 p.m. ET): Per Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer, Chisena has a calf injury and is not expected to miss much time. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Biggest storylines for the Panthers' 2025 mandatory minicamp
Biggest storylines for the Panthers' 2025 mandatory minicamp The Carolina Panthers are now set to begin mandatory minicamp, the final stage in Phase Three of the NFL's offseason workout program. So, what should we expect? Well, just like the voluntary organized team activities that took place the last few weeks, mandatory minicamp will include relatively light installments of practice. There will be no pads, except for the pedestrian elbow and knee gear, and no live contact. But that doesn't mean there won't be anything interesting to keep an eye on. Here are the four biggest storylines for the Panthers' three-day mandatory minicamp: Cali Connection Once again, rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan will be a key focus for another string of offseason practices. (Hey, it comes with the territory of being a top-10 pick.) The eighth overall selection left an impression in both rookie minicamp and in OTAs, impressing coaches with his natural hands and smooth movement. Can McMillan keep that "Cali Connection" with quarterback Bryce Young going and continue to establish himself as a primary target in this growing offense? The Jimmy McMillan hasn't been the only Panthers rookie receiver to turn heads thus far. Speedy sixth-round pick Jimmy Horn Jr. has already garnered quite the amount of fanfare, perhaps even more than his first-round compadre has. He did, however, miss the end of OTAs due to a hamstring injury—which head coach Dave Canales didn't seem too worried about. Will Horn be able to return to the practice field and keep his hype train moving? Next tight end up Starting tight end Tommy Tremble certainly won't be returning to the field yet, as the fifth-year veteran is still on the mend from back surgery. In fact, we many not even see Tremble until the preseason kicks in. His absence could open the door for a couple of youngsters at the position—2024 fourth-rounder Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2025 fifth-rounder Mitchell Evans. Can Sanders and/or Evans take advantage of their expanded opportunities in Tremble's absence? Kickin' it The kicking competition between veteran journeyman Matthew Wright and undrafted rookie Ryan Fitzgerald isn't too hot yet, at least according to special teams coordinator Tracy Smith. Expect that battle to heat up more towards the summer. But can Wright or Fitzgerald make a statement in the coming days and give Carolina a favorite ahead of training camp? Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
8 biggest takeaways from the Panthers' opening week of 2025 OTAs
8 biggest takeaways from the Panthers' opening week of 2025 OTAs After a weekend off, the Carolina Panthers are set to return to the practice field on Monday for their second and final string of organized team activities. Tomorrow's outing will mark the first of three sessions for the week, with the second coming on Tuesday, June 3 and the third on Thursday, June 5. But before they get started, let's look back at the biggest takeaways from the Panthers' first week of OTAs . . . The recovery of Derrick Brown moves along Eight months after undergoing season-ending meniscus surgery, defensive lineman Derrick Brown appeared on the practice field with his helmet in hand this past Tuesday. And although he did not end up participating in team drills, the Pro Bowler's presence feels like a positive sign moving forward. Brown talked about his recovery last month. "Just doing what the doctors and the trainers are allowing me to do at this point. No rush," he said back on Apr. 23. "Just trying to get back and I would like to be able to be there when the team gets ready to play in September. So I'm following the protocol as is." Carolina's young tight ends will have to step up Unlike Brown, tight end Tommy Tremble probably isn't planning on being ready for September. Canales revealed that Tremble, who signed a new two-year deal this spring, recently underwent back surgery. "Tommy did have surgery on his back last week, a successful surgery," Canales stated. "We were kinda thinking about it, talking about it, looking at timelines and all that and just felt like for him . . . he's 25 years old. Let's get this thing while he's young and strong and be able to get him back on the right track. So we just decided to do that now, looking forward." A team spokesperson later added that Tremble is expected to be rehabbing by the time training camp rolls around, putting his early-season availability into considerable doubt. If Tremble is not good to go by Week 1, the Panthers may be looking for something extra out 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2025 fifth-round pick Mitchell Evans. Hunter Renfrow continues his comeback Canales also spoke about veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, who hasn't played an NFL down since 2023. "You see weekly, he just makes these huge strides, just getting his feet under him," Canales said. "And I can tell too, just having coached wide receivers especially, but he's got a lot in his game. Releases, top-of-the-route setup, avoidance, different things where he can double up stuff at the top of his routes. Renfrow, 29, missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a battle with ulcerative colitis. The Panthers signed the Myrtle Beach, S.C. native and Clemson University product in late April. Xavier Legette looks to bounce back Wideout Xavier Legette didn't have the finest of stretches to end his rookie campaign. But with one season of NFL ball under Legette's belt and a fellow first-round receiver now by his side, Canales is hoping for a leap out of the second-year pass catcher. "What I see is a year into the system," he told reporters. "Just the speed that he's playing with now, with the level of comfort he has with what we're doing. When I see him smiling, I know he's in a good space. And he really has just been enjoying this offseason. Working hard. He looks big and fast. "And I think with TMac [Tetairoa McMillan] coming into the room, again, it's just options," Canales later added. "It opens things up, it creates a little bit of balance—where the field doesn't tilt one way or the other. So you have two guys who can make it happen outside and that's a good thing." After taking Legette with the 32nd overall pick in 2024, the Panthers nabbed McMillan with this year's eighth overall pick. Locking horns in Houston The Panthers, as they'd hoped, were able to set up a joint practice with the Houston Texans for later this summer. That workout will come before the teams face off in the second week of the preseason at NRG Stadium on Aug. 16. Carolina also has a joint practice slated with the Cleveland Browns, their first opponent for exhibition play. Early stages of the kicker competition With Eddy Piñeiro left unsigned, the Panthers are on the hunt for a new placekicker. The two contenders for the job are veteran journeyman Matthew Wright and undrafted rookie Ryan Fitzgerald. Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith broke down the differences between them on Wednesday. "Matt is more experienced," Smith stated. "He's played on more NFL teams. He has a whole year of the kickoff rule he's dealt with. The box is checked. He knows what he's doing on that. He's ahead mentally on all that stuff. "Ryan is coming straight from college. So all of the rule stuff, it's all first time out. It's practicing with an NFL team—it's completely different, the lifestyle and all those things. So he's different in that way. But also a very successful last two years in college, has a great leg. "So we're kinda seeing pros and cons of each guy and seeing where it goes. There's no reason to really call a leader anywhere in the near future." Wright, who has picked up 17 different stints with nine NFL teams, has converted on 55 of his 63 career field goal attempts (87.3 percent). He has also booted through 41 of his 43 extra point tries. Fitzgerald, over his last three seasons at Florida State University, converted on 44 of his 54 field goals (80 percent) and 129 of his 130 extra points. Rebuilding the edge The Panthers are leaving their pass-rushing responsibilities to the youngsters. 32-year-old Jadeveon Clowney was released three weeks ago, leaving the unit without one of its 2024 sack leaders. And while defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero was thankful for Clowney's work last season, he and the organization are hoping its fresher faces will seize their new opportunities. "We're certainly looking for everyone in that room—and really, on the entire defense, coaches included—to perform better," Evero said of the outside linebackers. "But in terms of leadership, I certainly love what Pat Jones is gonna bring to the table, what D.J. Wonnum is gonna bring to the table, DJ Johnson going into his third year, the leadership of Coach [AC] Carter as well. "So, at the end of the day, there's opportunity for everyone in that room. There's competition for everyone in that room. There's competition all the way across our defense and we're excited about that." Carolina signed Jones to a two-year, $15 million deal this spring. The 26-year-old is coming off a career-high 7.0 sacks and 12 quarterback hits. They also drafted two pass rushers, Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, on the second day of the 2025 NFL draft. Adding another element to the offense Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik was asked what he thinks McMillan adds to the offense. "TMac, he does a phenomenal job of being friendly to the quarterback in every route he runs," Idzik stated. "You talk about shaving the top of routes on in-breaks to out-breaks and being a hands catcher, he does a great job in that right. And I think he's just another element to this group of guys, that when they're playing confident, you have to take advantage of defenses that are not pushing coverage towards one individual or the other. "So, I think that's what we're most excited about. He's a true pass catcher. He's got the whole route tree under his belt that he can run and we're just trying to keep him up to speed with the rest of the guys as we push the envelope on how much they can handle." McMillan comes in off a very productive collegiate career. He reeled in 213 receptions for 3,423 yards and 26 touchdowns during his three years at the University of Arizona. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
