Hot weather pets

Since the Northeast is baking today, it's good time to remind people about keeping pets healthy in the warmer weather.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some hints.

They say the signs of overheating in pets include excessive panting and drooling and mild weakness, along with an elevated body temperature.

Plenty of fresh water and shade for outdoor animals is vital to their well being, but pets should be brought inside during particularly oppressive heat.

And don't worry, Kate's got the A/C cranked up tonight.