20/06/2025
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend & whilst most of us will bask in the sunshine, we must remember dogs are at a much higher risk of heat stroke for temperatures over 25 degrees C 🥵🔥
What most people don’t realise is even at temperatures of 20 degrees C or above, some breed of dog, dogs with existing health issues or those suffering with obesity, can still get heatstroke ☀️
Our top tips for your dogs in this heat wave:
🔥 Don’t walk your dog between 8am - 8pm, no dog has ever died from missing a walk, so a few days off won’t hurt them
🔥 Keep your dogs in the shade during the day, try to discourage from excessive sunbathing
🔥 Make sure there’s plenty of fresh water available for them at all times
🔥 If you suspect your dog has heat stroke the most important thing to do is cool FIRST and transport SECOND
Remove your pet from the heat, you can use cold water immersion on young dogs & if that isn’t possible pouring cool water over your dog is a safe & effective way to help bring their core body temperature down 💦 Don’t use ice cold water as it can cause shock & also don’t cover your dog in wet or damp towels. Their body temperature will warm up the towel, trapping the hot air between them & the towel, giving it no escape route, instead just making them hotter 🌶️
Don’t forget we are open 24/7 for emergencies so if you have any concern about your pet in the hot weather, call us immediately 📞
