13/08/2025
Please be sensible folks!
Ending walks today at 10am and it was already 21° heat!
The amount of dogs we have seen being walked on pavements while their owners plod along enjoying an ice cream the last couple of days is shocking!
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☀️ HEAT STROKE ☀️
We are repeating this important message again because the weather is so hot at the moment, and this could save a life.
⚠️ 15 minutes is all it takes for a dog to die from heatstroke, it is a very serious issue, so it is important that owners are aware of the signs ⚠️
Symptoms include;
▪️Heavy panting
▪️Excessive drooling
▪️Red/purple gums and tongue
▪️Vomiting
▪️Glassy eyes/fearful expression
▪️Racing heart
▪️Collapse/staggering
▪️Seizures
Heat stroke occurs most commonly to dogs with a history of exercising on a warm day, being left in a car/conservatory/caravan on warm days, and those left out in the sun with limited/no access to shade and water.
What do I do if I suspect heatstroke?
💦 WET THEN VET! 🩺
✅ Move your dog to a shaded area
✅ Immediately douse the dog with cool (not cold) water, to avoid shock. If possible, you can also use wet towels or place him/her in the breeze of a fan.
✅ Allow your dog to sip cool (but not freezing) water
✅ Take your dog to your vet urgently. This is an emergency situation, so do not delay seeking veterinary treatment. Phone ahead so treatment can begin as soon as you arrive at the clinic
❗️ In an out of hours emergency, call the normal number 02891812226 and listen to the options to speak to a vet ❗️
