Summer Hub

Summer made simpler for your practice

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When the sun’s out and clients are spending more time outdoors with their pets, seasonal risks can quickly follow. That’s why Vets Now is here as your trusted out-of-hours partner, supporting you when your clients need us most.

Summer brings more than just sunshine – from heatstroke and insect stings to barbeque and seaside hazards, we often see a rise in seasonal emergencies. Helping clients stay informed is key.

Our Summer Hub is packed with ready-to-use resources to support your team, including waiting room posters, infographics and shareable social content – all designed to raise awareness and make communication easier. Together, we can help keep pets safe this summer.

Summer posters on Connect+

Order our summer literature – including pet hazards and heatstroke posters – along with our new all-year-round hazards poster.
These highlight key seasonal risks and help remind clients that Vets Now is your trusted out-of-hours emergency service partner. Click here for instructions on how to order

Place your order here
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Bank holiday cover

Planning ahead? View our upcoming Bank Holiday cover dates and ensure your team and clients know we’re here whenever emergency care is needed.

View the dates

Social social content and infographics

We’ve got some great summer content coming up, so don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok and our other social channels. Feel free to tag us or share with your audience.

We’ve also created three new summer infographics ready for you to download and use across your channels. Simply save the images and use our captions to connect quickly and effectively with your clients.

Wet before vet: Keeping dogs cool safely and effectively

We’ve partnered with VetCompass to translate insights from two major heatstroke studies into clear, practical advice for pet owners.

Our Wet Before Vet poster promotes quick, evidence-based action: cooling dogs with water before they reach the clinic.

Display it in your waiting room to help owners act fast in an emergency.

You can also download the full infographic to share digitally with your clients.

Learn more about wet before vet
A graphic explaining the process of reducing the risk of heatstroke in dogs.

Infographic highlighting summer dangers for cats such as hot weather, open windows, blue-green algae, and antihistamines
Infographic warning about common summer hazards for dogs, including hot weather, pavements, ticks and wasp stings

Summer advice for dog and cat owners

During summer, our clinics see an increase in emergencies related to seasonal hazards. These resources are easy to share across your social channels and website to help raise client awareness and keep pets safe.

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Dangers dog owners need to be aware of this summer

Warm weather means more time outdoors, but it also means risks to dogs. From hot pavements to buzzing pests, it’s important to stay aware and take steps to help them stay safe, cool and comfortable.

Read more about the summer dangers for dogs
A fluffy tabby cat with a white chest standing alert in a green garden, surrounded by wildflowers and tall grass
A spaniel with a soft brown-and-white coat lies stretched out on a patterned indoor rug, gazing upward with a calm, expressive face.

Know the risks of heatstroke

Learn how to spot the signs of overheating in your dog – and what to do before it turns serious.

Find out more about heatstroke

Partner practice portal

Did you know? Our Partner Practice Portal makes it easier than ever to share patient history, access important resources, and streamline emergency referrals.

✅ Submit case histories quickly and securely
✅ Access Vets Now resources
✅ Order practice materials and downloads

 

If you’re not already set up, register today and explore.

Access our partner practice portal