25/11/2025
🥵 HEATSTROKE IN PETS: WHAT EVERY PET OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW 🐾
South African summers are no joke - and our dogs feel the heat even more than we do.
Many pets can’t cool down efficiently, can’t ask for water, and will often keep playing just to make us happy. That’s why heatstroke can happen faster than you think.
🔥 Dogs at higher risk include:
• Short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds
• Older or ill dogs
• Overweight pets
• Dogs with heart conditions
• Dogs who exercise on hot days
❤️ How you can help protect your pet:
✔ Always offer fresh, cool water
✔ Avoid walks and play during peak heat
✔ Provide shade and airflow
✔ Know the early signs: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, disorientation
✔ Act immediately if you suspect heatstroke - it can be fatal
Let’s keep our pets safe, cool and happy this summer.
Your pet depends on you. 🐶💛