06/18/2025
Stay safe as temperatures rise and never leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle! ☀🔥
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We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger. To prevent your pet from overheating, follow this additional advice:
A) Know the signs of heatstroke and how to prevent it. Symptoms of overheating in pets can include:
-Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
-Increased heart and respiratory rate
-Drooling
-Mild weakness
-Stupor
-Collapse
-Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees.
B) You’ll want to keep an eye out for these signs of distress, but you’ll also want to ensure that your pet is properly hydrated at all times. Make sure you give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. Ensure that your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them and use your best judgment to keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot. Never let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during peak daytime hours to a minimum.
C) Also keep in mind that animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively as others. These pets, along with elderly and overweight animals, as well as those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.
