22/06/2026
Hi everyone,
With the temperatures rising, the Lily Moffatt Vet Physio Team wants to ensure all our wonderful patients stay safe, comfortable, and healthy.
Physiotherapy is hard work, and doing exercises in extreme heat can put extra strain on an animal's body. Because of this, we are closely monitoring the weather and adapting our sessions to focus on lighter, low-intensity work or indoor, shaded sessions where possible.
🐾 Your Animal’s Safety Comes First
We know your animals inside and out, but you know their daily habits best. If you feel your animal will not cope with the heat, or if they are already showing signs of being lethargic, we are more than happy for you to cancel or reschedule your appointment. There will be absolutely no penalty for cancellations made due to weather-related welfare concerns.
⚠️ High-Risk Patients
Please be extra vigilant if your animal falls into any of the following categories, as they struggle more in the heat:
- Brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds
- Older animals or those with underlying cardiac/respiratory conditions
- Overweight animals
- Animals with thick or dark coats
🛑 Signs of Heat Stress to Watch For:
🐶🐱Dogs/Cats: Excessive, heavy panting; dark red or sticky gums; lethargy or reluctance to move; vomiting.
🐴Horses: Excessive sweating (or a sudden lack of sweating), flared nostrils, rapid breathing, lethargy, or an increased re**al temperature.
If you have an upcoming appointment and would like to discuss rescheduling, or if you want to chat about how we can modify your session to keep things cool, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Stay cool and hydrate!
But for now here’s a cute video of Rosie and puppy doing “it’s tooooo hot” kind of play in the shade 🥰💖
Warmly,
The Lily Moffatt Vet Physio Team
