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It's extremely hot out there, and it's not expected to cool down for a while. Is it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, as the old cliche says? Unclear. But it is hot enough to fry your dog's ...

When people get hot, we can strip off clothing and we sweat to cool down. But animals such as cats and dogs aren’t so lucky.