25/01/2024
Yesterday's heat was brutal. Our team sadly treated several patients affected by the extreme temperatures, some critical. 🥵
Today's temperatures will be similarly extreme, putting our furry and feathered friends at risk.🌡
To keep them safe:
- Please keep ALL pets INSIDE today, ideally in air-conditioning or under a cooling fan. ❄️
- Ensure your pets have free access to cool water at all times
- Avoid ALL exercise or time at the beach during the hottest parts of the day. Remember that sand and concrete retains heat and may burn paws. 🔥 🐾
- Consider cooling treats for enrichment such as frozen treats in kongs or lickimats.
- Breeds with short faces such as bulldogs, boxers, pugs and cavalier spaniels are especially at risk. Elderly and overweight pets are also at higher risk.
- Small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and birds are similarly highly susceptible and should be kept INSIDE.
- Leave some water outside for wildlife to drink and bathe in.
Stay safe and cool everyone!
