23/06/2026
🌡️🐾 Hot Weather Warning for Pet Owners 🐾🌡️
As temperatures rise, it's important to remember that our pets can struggle in the heat just like we do.
🐶 Dogs and 🐱 cats can quickly overheat, especially during walks or when left in warm rooms, conservatories, or vehicles.
🐰 Rabbits and 🐹 guinea pigs are particularly vulnerable to heat stress. They cannot sweat and can become seriously ill when temperatures climb above 25°C. Hutches and runs can heat up rapidly, even in shaded areas.
Help keep your pets safe by:
✅ Providing plenty of fresh, cool water
✅ Ensuring access to shade throughout the day
✅ Bringing rabbits and guinea pigs indoors or into a cool, well-ventilated area during extreme heat
✅ Using cooling mats, frozen water bottles wrapped in towels, or damp towels nearby for small pets
✅ Avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day
✅ Never leaving pets in parked vehicles
⚠️ Signs of heatstroke can include rapid breathing, lethargy, drooling, weakness, and collapse. If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool area and contact a vet immediately.
A little extra care during hot weather can make a big difference. Please share to help keep pets safe this summer. ❤️🐾
