06/27/2026
🌡️ Make sure to keep your pets indoors as much as possible for the next few days! 🌡️
With heat indices potentially exceeding 105 degrees this weekend and into next week, please be cautious with your pets. Cement at these heat indices can burn paws, and even just a minute inside of a car that is not running can be fatal. It's wise to limit your pet's time outdoors during this period of hot temperatures, especially during the day and afternoon.
Heat stroke is reportedly less common, but not impossible, in cats. Many exotic animal species can also be sensitive to high temperatures. All pet owners should exercise caution during heat wave!
Aside from the risks of hot cement and cars, time in the hot air or in the hot sun can also cause heat stroke. In dogs, heat stroke can include excessive panting, hyperthermia (very hot to the touch), quick-onset lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and even collapse and unresponsiveness. If any pet may be experiencing heat stroke or is acting lethargic after spending time in the heat, seek medical care immediately.
We can be reached at 402-991-9444 for our Millard location at 144th and F, or 402-597-2911 for our Papillion location at 72nd and Giles.