We asked our experts to give us their hints and tips to help our cats and dogs stay safe in the warmer months. Here’s what they told us…
KEEP THEIR FOOD PET-FRIENDLY
On a hot day, us humans enjoy a cold ice cream or a refreshing drink. Our dogs can’t have exactly the same as us, but it’s easy to whip up some delicious treats to help them stay cool in the heat – check out these cooling summer treat recipes and ideas for dogs. And if you’re firing up the barbecue, don’t share BBQ food with your dog.
Help cats and dogs stay cool
Our poor pets don’t have sweat glands all over their bodies like we do. When the temperature shoots up, they can’t always cool down. Find out how to keep your pet cool when it’s hot, plus get advice on summer dog walks and protecting your pet in these summer safety tips from Marc the Vet.
Prepare for pet travel
The rules for travelling with our pet companions have changed post-Brexit. Pet passports issued in Great Britain aren’t valid in the EU or Northern Ireland any longer. You might have heard about Animal Health Certificates, which have to be issued for each trip to these locations. There are also other considerations when travelling with pets, too, such as microchipping and vaccinations. Take a look at our quick post-Brexit travel guide to find out how to get away with a cat or dog.
Stay safe at the seaside
Lots of dogs love the beach but some seaside locations only allow dogs on the beach outside of peak summer season, while other places are dog friendly. When we head to the coast, it’s important to make sure we avoid potential dangers to our canine companions – like all that sun and saltwater. See how to enjoy the seaside with your pet.
Beware of pet perils in the garden
Of course, our cats and dogs want to enjoy some summer fun in the garden, but as well as too much heat and the parasites such as fleas and ticks that are even more prevalent in summer months, there are other considerations too. Certain plants can be toxic to pets and bee and wasp stings can be nasty too, so find out what to do in a sting situation.
SEE MORE SUMMER TIPS
Summer pet care safety tips and advice from veterinary expert Marc ‘the Vet’ Abraham, from understanding pet behaviour to protecting your pet in hot weather
Discover 3 easy steps to keep your pets cool this summer. Help your hot dog to become as cool as a cat with canine iced lolly recipes and cold chew toy treats.
Know all the latest rules and advice for travelling with pets to EU countries and NI after Brexit and how to prepare for travelling abroad with your dog or cat.
Summer travel wellbeing advice and emergency care top tips for pet parents to know, such as treatments for your dog or cat if they get stung by a bee or wasp.
An expert guide on how to prepare for summer pet travel to the seaside, with advice on when dogs are allowed on the beach and whether seawater is bad for dogs.
Expert advice on how to make your garden pet-friendly this summer. The most common garden plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are poisonous for dogs and cats.
Expert tips on summer pet care and wellbeing, from how to keep your cat cool, walking dogs in hot weather, to signs of heatstroke for pets and preventing paw burn.
Taking your dog on long car journeys in the summer can put them under stress, with the risk of heatstroke. Check out our pet travel survival guide.
Dogs love playing in the sun, but we need to protect them from the harmful rays. Find out how to keep your dog safe, and how sunscreen can help.
Find the right product for your pet
From advanced flea and tick treatments to household sprays, our products are developed by experts to help keep your pet and home protected.
