17/06/2025
Something to think about whilst it is hot.
⚠️☀️The weather is going to become extremely hot, especially over the weekend & into next week⚠️☀️
✅We strongly recommend you DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG OUTSIDE, AWAY FROM HOME during the daytime whilst the heat wave is upon us.
✅Taking your dog to a fete, or fun dog show is going to be extremely dangerous & we recommend giving them a miss.
✅Walk your dog at dawn, or dusk - but please do still take extreme care in the evenings as the air is still going to be very hot and humid.
✅If your dog is exhibiting signs of heat stroke please drench them all over in cool water ASAP and get them into the shade/indoors (ideally by a fan!) and then phone your vet for advice.
📋Recent published studies have shown that wetting an animal before transporting them to a vets resulted in better outcomes.
⭐️Remember ⭐️
👀Signs of heat stroke
🔹Panting
🔹Brick red gums
🔹Excessive salivation
🔹Restlessness
🔹Collapse
🔹Vomiting
🔹Muscle twitching & seizures
⚠️Things to avoid
❎Never cover your dog in wet towel as it will trap the heat
❎Don't let your dog play with the hose pipe or water sprinkling systems as they may ingest too much water - This can cause water toxicity.
❎If your dog is struggling to breathe do not attempt to put anything (liquid or otherwise) into their mouths. We have seen terrible advice circulating online which recommends using lemon juice to help break down saliva. This does not work and is also extremely unpleasant for the dog!
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ℹFurther reading on by The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/the-rvc-urges-owners-of-hot-dogs-to-cool-first-transport-second
ℹKeeping your dog cool advice
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/how-to-cool-down-a-dog