23/06/2026
☀️ Hot weather means an early start for the Green Paws team! ☀️
This morning, before 8am, our team had already checked in on 7 horses and 4 cats across three locations, including our own two horses, to make sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and prepared for today’s scorching temperatures, expected to reach around 30°C across Norfolk.
With temperatures climbing quickly, it’s important for all pet owners to take extra precautions to help animals stay cool and avoid heat-related illness.
🐴 Keeping horses cool in hot weather:
• Ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times.
• Provide access to shade, whether natural or man-made.
• Ride or exercise only during the coolest parts of the day, ideally early morning or late evening.
• Hose down horses with cool water and allow to drip dry where possible!
• Watch for signs of heat stress such as excessive sweating, lethargy, rapid breathing, or reluctance to move.
🐱 Keeping cats cool in hot weather:
• Make sure plenty of fresh water is available in multiple locations.
• Keep curtains closed and create cool, shaded areas indoors.
• Provide cool resting spots such as tiled floors or cooling mats.
• Encourage activity during cooler parts of the day and allow plenty of rest.
• Watch for signs of overheating, including panting, drooling, weakness, or unusual behaviour.
⚠️ Heat Warning – Stay Safe Today
Today’s high temperatures can be dangerous for both people and animals. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, keep hydrated, never leave pets in vehicles, and check regularly on vulnerable animals and neighbours. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, so early intervention is key.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of yourselves and your four-legged friends today. 💚🐾🐴🐱