Summer Safety for Cavachons: What Every Dog Owner Must Know About Cars

Yvonne Hanna

🚗☀️ Hot Cars & Cavachons Don’t Mix: Why It’s Never Safe to Leave Your Dog in the Car

It’s no secret: dogs and parked cars on sunny days are a dangerous — and sometimes deadly — combination. Even with the windows cracked, the interior temperature of a vehicle can soar in minutes, creating an oven-like environment that puts your Cavachon (or any pet) at serious risk of heatstroke or worse.

How Hot Is Too Hot?
You might think, “I’ll just be five minutes.” But on a 75°F day, your car can reach 100°F in just 10 minutes. On a 90°F day, it can exceed 120°F — even with windows slightly open. Dogs can suffer organ failure or death in that kind of heat.

See a Pet in Danger? Here’s What to Do:
If you come across a dog locked in a hot car:

  • 📞 Call the authorities immediately. Contact local police or animal control.

  • 🧾 Take note of vehicle details — make, model, color, and license plate.

  • 🏪 Alert nearby businesses — ask management to page the vehicle owner.

  • 🎥 Document the situation with a quick video or photos.

  • 🐶 Stay with the pet until help arrives. Your presence could save a life.

Running Errands? Leave Them at Home
As much as your Cavachon loves car rides, the safest place for them in summer is your cool, climate-controlled home. If you’re running errands where dogs can’t come inside, do your pet a favor and let them relax at home.

Taking Your Dog Along? Be Prepared.
If your Cavachon must come along:

  • 🚗 Bring a second person to stay with your dog in the vehicle.

  • ❄️ Keep the air conditioning running at all times.

  • 💧 Bring water and portable bowls.

  • 🐾 Avoid mid-day outings when temperatures peak — go early morning or evening if needed.

This Summer, Be Their Hero
At Cavachons by Design, we care deeply about every dog’s well-being — not just the ones we raise, but the ones you love at home too. Let’s all stay alert, speak up, and make smart choices that protect our four-legged family members.

A Hot Car Can Kill. A Few Extra Steps Can Save a Life.