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Vets urge dog owners to consider ‘couch potato’ days as temperatures rise
Owners are urged to give pets cooler days, with vets warning that heat stress can turn severe within minutes and needs urgent care.
- Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth is urging pet owners to schedule "couch potato" days to avoid heat stress as temperatures rise. Practice Director Maddie Plugaru said the clinic is "passionate about keeping pets in our community safe, healthy and happy."
- Rising temperatures pose serious risks, particularly for flat-faced breeds like Pugs and Bulldogs, as well as energetic Border Collies and Spaniels. Even mild weather can trigger heat stress requiring owner attention if excessive panting or restlessness appears.
- Practice Manager Zoe Read advised ensuring pets have access to fresh water at all times. Owners can help uncomfortable animals by wetting their feet, using cooling mists, or allowing dogs to paddle in shallow water.
- Clinical Director Sarah Carroll of Masefield Veterinary Centre warned that if symptoms do not improve within five minutes, owners must seek urgent veterinary care. Heat stroke can prove rapidly fatal for pets.
- Rabbit owners should maintain good hygiene to prevent flystrike, while owners of long-haired pets must groom them regularly to avoid matting. Staying vigilant regarding these specific needs ensures all animals remain safe throughout summer.
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