25/05/2026
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Hot weather can be dangerous for pets as they can struggle to adapt to high temperatures so here are some simple ways to help them stay safe and comfortable during the heat.
๐ถ Dogs
- Avoid walking your dog during the heat of the day (11am - 2pm), take them out early in the morning or in the evening when itโs cooler and the pavements are not hot for their paws.
- Always take fresh water with you on walks to keep them hydrated, especially at the beach to avoid a thirsty dog drinking sea water.
- Never leave your dog in a parked car, even for a few minutes. It can rapidly become a fatal situation.
- Ensure your dog has cool shady spaces at home to retreat from the heat by closing curtains and keeping the windows open to generate a through draft.
- Use frozen treats like sprats, dog ice creams, and even frozen yoghurt or banana on lick mats to cool your dog down.
๐ฑ Cats
- Make sure cats have shady cool places to rest and retreat from the heat by keeping curtains closed and windows open to create a through draught.
- Keep fresh water available in several spots around the house and offer cooling treats such as frozen Lick-a-Lix.
- Offering moist foods such as Mackerel fillets or tuna loins can help keep your cat hydrated.
- Groom your cat to remove excess fur to help them keep cool.
- Keep pale Cats out of strong sun to avoid sunburn.
๐น Small Animals (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs etc.)
- Move hutches, cages and tanks into shaded, ventilated areas to keep you pet comfortable.
- Check your pets have fresh cool water regularly, water bottles can heat up quickly and bowls evaporate at temperatures climb.
- Offer moist fresh treats appropriate for your pet such as cucumber,apple or celery to aid hydration.
- Consider using frozen bottles of water wrapped in towels or ceramic tiles to help keep spaces cool.
- Consider gently misting rabbits and guinea pigs or wiping wet hands over rabbits ears to cool them down on hot days.
- Keep rabbits groomed and watch out got fly strike. Keep hutches clean and consider using a topical treatment to prevent strike.
Remember older animals are particularly vulnerable in hot weather so know the signs of heatstroke in your dog, cat or small pet and contact your vet immediately if they display any signs!
