07/29/2026
☀️ Hot days can become dangerous for our furry friends faster than we realize. Whether you have a dog, cat, horse, or cattle, a little extra care goes a long way during extreme heat.
🐾 Signs of overheating can include:
• Excessive panting (dogs)
• Drooling
• Weakness or lethargy
• Bright red or pale gums
• Stumbling or collapse
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Increased heart rate
🐶🐱 Dogs & Cats
• Always provide fresh, cool water and plenty of shade.
• Keep exercise to early mornings or late evenings.
• Test the pavement with your hand. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for their paws.
• Never leave them in a parked vehicle, even with the windows cracked.
• If you suspect heatstroke, move them to a cool area, offer small amounts of cool (not ice-cold) water, wet them with cool water, and contact your veterinarian immediately.
🐴 Horses
• Ensure constant access to clean water and shade.
• Avoid riding or working during the hottest part of the day.
• Hose them with cool water, especially over large muscle groups, and allow the water to evaporate or scrape and repeat.
• Watch for excessive sweating, rapid breathing, weakness, or refusal to move.
🐄 Cattle
• Provide shade whenever possible and unlimited access to fresh water.
• Reduce handling, hauling, or processing during peak heat.
• Watch for open-mouth breathing, drooling, bunching together, or animals separating from the herd looking exhausted.
• Heat stress can become life-threatening quickly, especially in humid conditions.
💙 If you think your pet or livestock is suffering from heatstroke, it is an emergency. Begin cooling them safely while contacting your veterinarian right away.
Let’s all do our part to keep our animals safe and comfortable this summer. 🌞🐾🐴🐄
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