16/10/2026
☀️🐾 HEATSTROKE IN PETS: KNOW THE SIGNS! 🐾☀️
With the heat and humidity here in Darwin, our pets can overheat quickly! Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency, but knowing the signs could save your pet’s life. ❤️
🌡️ Signs of heatstroke include:
🐶 Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
🐶 Heavy drooling
🐶 Bright red or unusually pale gums
🐶 Weakness, wobbliness or collapse
🐶 Vomiting or diarrhoea
🐶 Confusion, seizures or unconsciousness
🌴 How to keep your pets safe:
✅ Always provide plenty of fresh, cool water.
✅ Keep pets in cool, shaded or air-conditioned areas.
✅ Avoid walking during the hottest parts of the day. Walk early in the morning or later in the evening.
✅ Avoid hot pavement, which can burn paws.
✅ Never leave your pet in a parked car — even with the windows open!
✅ Remember, short-nosed breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs are at increased risk.
🚨 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT HEATSTROKE
Contact your veterinarian immediately and arrange urgent veterinary care. Do not delay treatment to see if your pet improves.
⚠️ Heatstroke is a veterinary emergency. Even if your pet seems to recover, serious complications can develop.
🐾 If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, contact Darwin Vet Hospital immediately on 08 8927 9033 Every minute counts!
💚 Keep them cool, keep them safe, and help us spread the word!