23/06/2026
Please keep your pups safe in this heat! π₯΅πΎ
Weβre very fortunate to have such a cool daycare so we can still enjoy the heat safely!
β€οΈ A Personal Plea During This Heatwave β€οΈ
Yesterday, our team treated a very serious case of heatstroke. It was a stark reminder of just how quickly heat can overwhelm a dog and how devastating the effects can be.
With temperatures set to soar this week, please take the heat seriously, especially if you have a flat-faced breed, an older dog, or a dog with underlying health problems.
π₯ Please consider skipping walks altogether on the hottest days. Dogs do not need a walk every day if the weather is unsafe. A day or two of indoor games, training, enrichment activities and extra fuss is far safer than risking heatstroke.
Even indoors, some dogs can struggle to stay cool. This is particularly true for brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs and Shih Tzus, who already have difficulty regulating their body temperature.
π Ways to help keep your dog cool at home:
βοΈ Keep curtains and blinds closed during the day.
βοΈ Use fans or air conditioning if available.
βοΈ Provide cooling mats or damp towels to lie on.
βοΈ Offer plenty of fresh, cool water in several locations around the house.
βοΈ Freeze some of their favourite treats or use food puzzles for enrichment.
βοΈ Avoid energetic play and exercise.
βοΈ Let them rest in the coolest room in the house.
βοΈ Never leave pets in cars, conservatories, garden rooms or caravans.
Please also remember:
βοΈ Pavements can become hot enough to burn paws within minutes.
βοΈ Dogs cannot sweat like we do and can overheat very quickly.
βοΈ Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that can develop in a surprisingly short space of time.
π¨ Signs of heatstroke include:
β’ Excessive panting
β’ Drooling
β’ Bright red gums
β’ Weakness or lethargy
β’ Vomiting
β’ Confusion or collapse
If you think your dog may be suffering from heatstroke, move them somewhere cool, start cooling them with cold water, and contact us immediately.
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Please help us spread the word. Yesterdayβs case affected all of us and served as a powerful reminder that heatstroke can happen far more quickly than many people realise. If sharing this post helps even one dog stay safe during this heatwave, it will be worth it.
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