01/07/2025
☀️☀️☀️☀️Hot Weather warning!☀️☀️☀️☀️
The last few days have seen temperatures reaching 33 degrees (Recorded in Leek yesterday at 2pm) and sadly there were still owners walking their dogs in the middle of the day 😢
Missing a walk could literally save their life so please think twice!
Imagine yourself wearing a fur coat and wearing no shoes, if this would be unbearable for you then please don’t put your dogs in this situation! 🥵
Brachycephalic breeds like Bull breeds, boxers and pugs are at higher risk from over heating along with young and old dogs BUT all dogs are at risk.. 🐶🐩🐕🐕🦺🦮
Top tips:
- Walk early morning or late in the evening if it’s cooler
- Have a short walk, allow your dog to sniff and investigate rather than going on a hike
- Walk in shaded places like woodland, places with water are often great so dogs can have a paddle
- Keep curtains closed, doors and windows open if there is a breeze or use fans at home where possible
- use cooling mats/bandanas/coats to help dogs to stay cool
Remembers the Heatstroke 1st aid steps -
- Get someone to call the vets to let them know a dog requires treatment for heat stroke
- Cool your dog down, the latest advice is to totally submerge them in cold water (care should be taken to make sure the dogs head is above the water at all times)
- Transport the dog in a air conditioned car to the vets
- Do not use wet towels over the dog as this traps heat from escaping
Prevention is always better as a recent study showed that 26% of dogs presented with heatstroke died 😢
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