26/05/2026
🌡️🐾 HOT WEATHER WARNING FOR PET OWNERS 🐾🌡️
We have received several reports of dogs being taken to the beach during the day in this current heatwave. 🥵 Please remember - if it feels hot to you, it’s even hotter for your pets.
Dogs can quickly suffer from heatstroke, burnt paw pads, dehydration, and breathing difficulties in warm weather. Flat-faced breeds, older pets, puppies, and overweight animals are especially at risk but heatstroke can and will affect all animals.
☀️ Heatwave safety advice for ALL pet owners:
🐕 Walk dogs early morning and late evening
🔥 Avoid hot pavements/sand/astro turf — place the back of your hand on the ground for 5 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for paws
💧 Ensure constant access to fresh, cool water
🏠 Keep pets in shaded, well-ventilated areas
🚫 Never leave any animal in a parked car - even for a few minutes or even with the windows open
🧊 Use cooling mats, damp towels or paddling pools
🐇 Small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens also need shade, clean fresh water, and plenty of ventilation.
🥒 Frozen treats can help cool pets and provide enrichment
🦔 Check wildlife have access to water
⚠️ Signs of heatstroke include:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Lethargy or weakness
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Collapse
If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet somewhere cool, offer small amounts of water, and contact your vet immediately.
Please help us keep all animals safe during this hot spell by sharing this post and reminding others to put pets welfare first.