23/05/2026
☀️ HOT WEATHER PET SAFETY REMINDER ☀️
Please share this, let's keep as many pets safe as possible.
Temperatures are set to rise even more over the Bank Holiday weekend, so here’s your friendly reminder to keep all of our furry, feathered and small companions safe during the heatwave 🌞🐾
This morning our team were up bright and early making sure everyone enjoyed their outdoor time safely before the heat kicked in, and we’ve been busy preparing lots of frozen goodies, enrichment activities and cool resting spots ready for later on 🫶❄️
Please remember — heatstroke can become serious incredibly quickly in animals. Missing one walk, outdoor adventure or play session will never harm them, but overheating can 💔
Whether you have dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds or other small animals, extra care is so important during warmer weather.
✨ TOP HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS ✨
🐾 Avoid peak heat hours
Early mornings and later evenings are safest for outdoor exercise and play.
🐾 Keep animals cool
Provide plenty of fresh cool water, shaded areas, cooling mats, frozen treats, damp towels, paddling pools and good airflow indoors.
🐾 Be mindful of hot surfaces
Concrete, pavements, decking and artificial grass can become dangerously hot and burn paws or feet very quickly.
🐾 Never leave animals in vehicles or enclosed spaces
Cars, conservatories, sheds and caravans can become fatal in minutes, even with windows open.
🐾 Keep exercise and play calm
Overexcitement and excessive running in hot weather can quickly lead to overheating. Swap high-energy activities for enrichment games, puzzle feeders, snuffle mats or calm interaction instead.
🐾 Check outdoor enclosures and gardens
Make sure fencing, hutches, runs and enclosures are secure and shaded before allowing outdoor access.
🐾 Don’t forget smaller pets and indoor animals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and cats can all struggle in high temperatures too — especially if airflow is poor or there’s little shade available.
⚠️ COMMON SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE ⚠️
• Excessive panting or rapid breathing
• Drooling or salivating
• Weakness or lethargy
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Bright red tongue or gums
• Pale gums
• Confusion, wobbling or collapsing
• Excessive thirst or signs of dehydration
Animals at higher risk include:
🐾 Young animals
🐾 Elderly pets
🐾 Overweight pets
🐾 Flat-faced breeds
🐾 Pets with heart or breathing conditions
🐾 Thick-coated or long-haired animals
If you believe your pet may be suffering from heatstroke, contact your vet immediately 🚑
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly with your beautiful animals this weekend ☀️💛
We are inside in the cool so let's keep our pets the same. We are currently inside hibernating, waiting for it to cool off.
