19/06/2026
With summer upon us and the World Cup here, plenty of us will be lighting the barbecue for some al fresco dining! 🍔🌭
Unfortunately, despite the plus points for us, this time of year can pose a surprising number of risks to our pets’ health.
Here's some tips to ensure you have a fun & relaxing time without an unexpected trip to the vets!
🍗Pets should be kept a safe distance from the BBQ as the smell of cooking food can
be enticing and risk serious burns. Never leave pets unattended with a hot grill and
cool the BBQ down as quickly as possible after cooking. Be sure to clean up any grease which falls from the BBQ, as scavenging pets may accidentally eat grease covered stones or gravel when hoovering the floor for scraps.
🍔Don’t give in to those puppy dog eyes or wailing meows! BBQ scraps can give our pets a tummy upset and the high fat content of things like sausages and burgers can sometimes cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). The safest option is to feed pet safe treats instead. If your pets knew what you were protecting them from, they would thank you for it!
🌭BBQ food waste and rubbish can prove tempting for our pets but bones, food packaging, wooden skewers and the inner part of corn on the cobs can all pose a serious risk to our pets if eaten, potentially causing blockages and damage to the
stomach or intestines. Alcohol is also toxic to our dogs and cats, so spills and left-over drinks should be cleaned away and safely disposed of.
🥳What’s fun for us can sometimes be very scary for our pets. Smoke, loud music and over excited children can sometimes prove overwhelming for our furry family members and it is important they have somewhere peaceful to retreat to if needed. It’s also essential to make sure outdoor caged pets can be moved to a quiet, smoke free area.
Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine!
