29/11/2025
☀️ Summer starts tomorrow… and the heat is already here! ☀️
With the warm weather ramping up, it’s so important to keep our pets safe. Dogs and cats can overheat much faster than we realise and heat stroke can become life threatening very quickly.
Here’s how to help your pets stay cool and comfortable as the temperatures climb:
🧊💦Plenty of cool, fresh water
Top it up through the day. Add ice blocks for an extra chill.
🏠Keep them indoors during the hottest parts of the day
Air con or a fan makes a huge difference. If they’re outside, they must have deep shade and good airflow.
🥾🚷Avoid midday exercise
Walks should be early morning or late evening only. Hot footpaths can burn paws, if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for them.
🪭💦Cooling tricks
Use damp towels to lie on, frozen treats, or even a light mist of water on paws and belly to help bring their temperature down.
🚗Never leave pets in cars..even for a minute
Temperatures rise dangerously fast, even with windows down.
🪮Grooming
Regular brushing helps with airflow, but avoid shaving double coated breeds as their coat protects them from the heat.
🚨 Signs of heat stress to watch for:
These need urgent attention:
🔸 Excessive, rapid panting
🔸 Drooling or foaming
🔸 Bright red or very pale gums
🔸 Vomiting or diarrhoea
🔸 Wobbliness, weakness, collapse
🔸 Glazed eyes or sudden lethargy
🔸 Difficulty breathing
If you notice any of these signs, please call us straightaway: heat stroke is an emergency.
💛 We’re here to help your pets stay safe and happy all summer long.
📞 02 6652 1566 | Toormina - 02 6658 1744
