Summer pet care. Don’t sweat it.
Has keeping your pets safe, healthy and cool got you feeling hot and bothered? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got all the info you need to keep them safe and well in summer.
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To avoid an emergency vet visit this summer, ensure you try to avoid these hazards and keep your pet safe.
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Summer hazards for dogs
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Summer hazards for cats
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Your dog walking temperature guide
Read, download and add our summer dog walking temperature guide infographic to your own social media accounts to help spread the word.
Summer emergencies in numbers
Last year we had over sixty-six thousand cases during summer. From bee and wasp stings to kebab skewers and corn on the cob, our infographic shows a breakdown of cases we have seen at Vets Now across the country.
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Know the signs of heatstroke, and how to tell if
your dog is suffering from it.
Be prepared, wherever you are this summer
If you’re enjoying a summer adventure, away from home, make sure you know where your nearest emergency clinic is – just in case. And remember, our vets are just a tap away with Video Vets Now. Book your appointment and get chatting to a qualified vet from your campsite, caravan, or conservatory. We’re here for you seven days a week from 8am – midnight on weekdays and 8am – 11pm on weekends.
From our blog
11 tips from a vet on how to keep dogs cool in hot weather
Many owners will ponder how to keep dogs cool in hot weather. This article provides top tips from a vet on how to avoid dogs overheating.
Skewer-scoffing cat demonstrates dangers of summer BBQs
A cat needed urgent surgery after a bin raid saw it scoff two long chicken satay skewers.
Scavenging Denver treated for fish bones lodged in stomach
A mischief-maker dog called Denver – who likes chewing the cardboard from loo rolls – had a brush with disaster when he wolfed down fish bones he scavenged at the beach.
Collie chomps skewer in park; rushed into surgery
An Aberdeen dog owner had to rush her pet for emergency vet treatment after it ate a foot-long chicken skewer from a barbecue in a city park.