31/05/2026
🔥How can I help my pets during a heatwave?🔥
Happy Sunday!
We hope you've been safely enjoying the sun this weekend! 🌞
Our lovely vet Hannah took her dog Willow to the beach this weekend, what a perfect way to enjoy the weather while still keeping cool! 💦
There are so many ways to help our furry friends stay cool during the summer:
🐶 Dogs
💧 Ensure fresh, cool water is always available
🏡 Provide plenty of shade when outdoors
🏊 Use a paddling pool for supervised splashing and cooling off
🍉 Freeze low sugar, low calorie treats such as watermelon
🦴 Stuff and freeze KONG toys for long lasting entertainment and mental stimulation
❄️ Use cooling mats or damp towels for them to lie on
🚶 Walk during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening
🐱 Cats
💧 Provide multiple water bowls around the house
🧊 Add ice cubes to water bowls if your cat enjoys them
🏠 Keep curtains or blinds closed in sunny rooms
🥶 Freeze tube treats such as Lick-e-lix
❄️ Offer cool resting spots, such as tiled floors or cooling mats
🥣 Consider offering wet food to help increase water intake, or add water to their kibble
🌬️ Ensure good airflow through the home
🪮 Regular grooming can help remove excess fur, especially in long-haired cats
🐹🐰 Small Furries
🏠 Move enclosures out of direct sunlight
❄️ Place wrapped ice packs or frozen water bottles near (not directly against) their resting areas
🥬 Offer chilled, water-rich vegetables such as cucumber in moderation
🧊 Provide ceramic tiles that have been cooled in the fridge for them to lie on
🌳 Ensure plenty of shade and ventilation in outdoor and indoor housing
💧 Check water bottles and bowls regularly to ensure they are working and full
🚨 Signs of Heatstroke
🐶 Excessive panting
💦 Excessive drooling
😴 Weakness or lethargy
🤢 Vomiting or diarrhoea
🚶 Wobbliness or collapse
🚑 If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet somewhere cool and contact us immediately on 01332 661554.
