22/05/2026
🥵⚠️ HEATSTROKE CAN BE FATAL ⚠️🥵
🌡Temperatures are set to soar from today, so while we wish you a very happy Bank Holiday weekend, we would like to stress the importance of keeping our furry friends safe.
The main signs of heatstroke are:
👉 Heavy rapid panting
👉 Excessive drooling
👉 Dark red or pale gums
👉 Weakness, dizziness or collapse
👉 Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
👉 Elevated heart rate
What to do if you suspect heatstroke:
1. 💦 Apply cool BUT NOT ice cold water.
2. ☎️ Call us and make your way straight to us.
(Continue cooling methods such as applying water, damp towels and providing cool air such as windows down in the car/air conditioning on).
Top tips to avoid heatstroke:
🐕 DOG WALKS - get out early in the morning or late evening to avoid peak heat times, or ideally skip the walk altogether; it's just not worth the risk. Mental stimulation and play in the house can be just as fun and help to keep fidgety pets occupied.
🐾 CONCRETE PATHS - remember paws can very quickly burn on hot concrete, causing painful blisters and difficult to heal wounds. If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
☂️ SHADE & COOLING - if your pet likes to lay in the garden ensure shaded areas are available. Cool zones in the house can also be provided by using fans or cooling mats.
🐰 OUTDOOR HUTCHES - keep in a fully shaded location for the entirety of the day, hutches may need to be moved as the sun moves, and ensure there is adequate air flow through the hutch.
🤍 SUNSCREEN - remember to apply pet safe suncream to your white/fair furred babies as their pink skin is susceptible to burning. Particularly to the ears and other sparsely haired areas.
🚗 HOT CARS - never leave pets unattended inside cars in warm weather. Cars will heat up faster than the environment around them, even with windows cracked.
💧 HYDRATION - fresh water should be available at all times.
👃 BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS - extra precaution should be taken with flat faced breeds such as pugs, frenchies and bulldogs, as well as cats such as persians, exotic short hair, british short hair etc. As their breathing is already compromised they are at higher risk of overheating.
🌞 Have a great weekend and stay safe! 🌞
