US EditionVeterinarians Urge Pet Owners to Protect Animals From Extreme Heat
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUN 25 – Dog deaths rise 155% on public holidays and nearly double on Sundays during extreme heat, researchers warn to protect vulnerable breeds from heatstroke.
- On June 26, 2025, veterinarians called on those caring for pets to take precautions against the dangers posed by the ongoing heatwave in the area.
- The warning followed several days of intense heat that raised risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke especially in brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs.
- Experts advised avoiding walks and outdoor exposure during the hottest parts of the day, offering pets fresh water several times daily, preventing contact with heated surfaces, and carefully observing them for heat-related symptoms such as excessive panting or unusual tiredness.
- Dr. Robert Bartlett noted heat-related emergencies could occur, while veterinary expert Walker explained that cats rarely pant and advised offering shaded, ventilated spaces to prevent heatstroke.
- The guidance indicates that prompt intervention and preventive measures, including hydration and timing outdoor activities, can reduce heat-related health emergencies for pets this summer.
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