Jessy’s Pet Care Official

06/06/2026

This week’s friends 💞
What a bunch of cutie pies!

26/05/2026

☀️ SCORCHIO!! ☀️

Phew!! 😮‍💨 With temperatures getting up to “the pavement is not safe for doggies” at 9am til 9pm the last few days, we’ve been getting creative with fun ways to enrich the pup’s days and keep them cool.

Today at a shopping centre at 12pm I saw someone walking their dog around an outdoor slabbed area 😢. Just mooching around browsing. Why?!!

So glad that my lovely clients love their dogs so much, we’ve got fans on, we’ve got paddle pools, we’ve got frozen treats and home visits 👌10/10 excellent pawrenting.

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

☀️HOT PAVEMENT WARNING☀️

Yes, even on warm days, in certain conditions, pavements can become hot enough to cause pain, discomfort and even burn your dog’s paws. Although you may think your dog’s paw pads are quite tough, it’s important to remember that they are still made of skin and can be just as sensitive as the bottom of your feet.

On sunny days, pavements can often be deceptively hot and will usually be much warmer than the air outside. Dark and dense pavements easily absorb heat from the sun and are good at keeping hold of it and releasing it slowly. Natural surfaces, including grass, tend to be much cooler, as plants release water to help cool themselves down.

🔸HOW TO CHECK🔸
The best way to tell if a pavement is too hot for your dog to walk on is to place the back of your hand on the pavement for seven seconds. If it’s too painful for your hand, then it’s too painful for your dog’s paws.

If you notice that your dog is limping, looking uncomfortable or whimpering, then look at the bottom of their paws and check the temperature of the pavement with the back of your hand. If your dog’s paws look red, swollen or blistered then it’s important that you quickly take them off the hot pavement and contact your vet for advice as soon as possible.

22/05/2026

Happy heatwave bank holiday everyone! 😎 ☀️

I’ll be taking extra precautions with doggies over the next few days, adjusting walk times, switching to home visits or walk/visit combo, bringing water on walks with us, sticking to shady walks and more!

Here are some tips for looking after your dogs in this hot weather. They might not all apply to your dog, just a few ideas. 💡

🥵 “Over 24 walk no more” this especially applies to larger dogs, elderly dogs or puppies, thick coated dogs, overweight or short nosed breeds. If temperatures are over 24 degrees, be very cautious.

🌅 Walk as early or as late as possible, keep walks in the middle of the day (11-3) to a minimum (if at all).

💤 Keep it relaxed! No ball throwing, no running around, keep doggies nice and relaxed to keep their heart rate slow in hot weather.

💦 Extra water bowls around the house and garden, take dog water bottles out on walks with you, consider a shallow paddling pool, or trip to somewhere your doggy can have a paddle. If using a hose, check the water inside the hose is not hot, and avoid spraying directly at the dog (let them come to you and interact with the water voluntarily). Wet patio tiles/slabs to cool them down for your dog to walk on.

🧊 Frozen treats like lickimats or frozen Kong treats can be a nice cooling snack for your dog. Be careful of using large ice cubes as they can be a choking hazard.

🤚 If in doubt, check the tarmac (in the sun) with the back of your hand for 20 seconds, if it’s hot, don’t walk your dog. Walk on grass where possible.

🖤 Allow somewhere shady for your dog to rest (move their bed or crate away from sun / close curtains if necessary). Walk in shady areas as much as possible. Use parasols in the garden if possible/necessary.

🌬️ Open windows if possible, have an electric fan if possible (but not pointing directly at the dog).

🪒 Consider grooming your heavy-coated dog so that their coat is shorter / cooler. Visit a groomer if you aren’t experienced in this, or get help from a friend.

Enjoy the sunshine, and stay safe 😎

p.s Don’t forget sun cream for yourself too 😉

22/05/2026

🚨HEATSTROKE KILLS DOGS🚨

It doesn’t always have to be ‘hot’ for an animal to develop heatstroke. Exercising excessively in warm weather, or being left in a warm or humid environment that is poorly ventilated can cause animals to quickly overheat. Extra attention should be given to large dogs, flat faced breeds, puppies, overweight dogs, older dogs, black coated dogs and dogs with emotional behaviour difficulties as studies have shown they can be affected by the heat more than others. Avoidance is always best, but it’s important to know the signs of heatstroke so that you can treat your dog appropriately and know when to seek veterinary attention should they be unfortunate enough to suffer from it.

If you are concerned that your pet is overheating, you should act immediately, as heatstroke can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency; We recommend to “cool first, transport second” as the immediate first aid response for dogs with heatstroke. Owners should also seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.

16/05/2026

What a busy week it’s been! Look at all of these lovelies absolutely working the camera 😂 💅🏻

We’ve had so many hailstorms I lost count of how many times I sheltered the pups with my body (“doggy umbrella”… dragons den idea?? No?? Haha).

I feel so bad for them when it hails and they’re obviously thinking “why is the sky throwing stones at me?!” And of course it comes from nowhere- blue skies two mins before. I give them extra cuddly drying time and a treat if I can 💞

So many kitty cuddles this week, I love it! 🐾

Have a nice weekend everyone.

08/05/2026

I’m a bit behind schedule sharing the gorgeous happy faces of our furry friends! So here is a bumper photo drop to cheer up your Friday ☀️ 🐾 😁

Seriously, stop scrolling for a sec and look at these cutie pies! 💞💓💞

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 💫 🌍