Arc Veterinary Centre

01/09/2026

13/08/2026

Keeping Your Indoor Cat Cool This Heatwave 🐱💙

While our feline friends love finding a sunny spot to snooze, extreme temperatures can quickly become dangerous. Here are some simple ways to help keep your indoor cat safe and comfortable during the warmer weather...

🏡 Keep your home cool.

☀️ Close blinds and curtains in sunny rooms during the hottest part of the day.

🪟 Keep windows closed while it's hottest outside, then open them in the evening to let cooler air circulate. Always make sure windows are secure to prevent escapes.

🌀 Use a fan to keep the air moving but avoid pointing it directly at your cat.

🚫 Keep cats out of conservatories and other rooms that heat up quickly in direct sunlight.

💧 Encourage hydration.

🥣 Place several bowls of fresh water around the house and top them up regularly.

💦 A pet water fountain can encourage cats to drink more, as many prefer running water.

🐟 You can also tempt fussy drinkers with a small splash of tuna water (in spring water, not brine) or by mixing a Lick-e-Lix into their water.

❄️ Help them stay cool.

🧊 Provide cool places to rest, such as tiled floors, damp towels or a cooling mat. A frozen water bottle wrapped in a towel also makes a great DIY cooling aid.

🍦 Freeze their favourite liquid treats into small portions for a refreshing snack.

🐾 Gently dampen their paws and the outside of their ears with cool (not ice-cold) water to help them cool down.

🪮 Brush your cat daily to remove loose fur and help their coat regulate body temperature more effectively.

⚠️ Know the signs of heatstroke
If your cat is panting, drooling excessively, breathing rapidly, seems weak or lethargic, is vomiting, or collapses, move them to a cool area, offer water if they're able to drink, and contact Arc Vets immediately for advice.

Stay safe, stay cool, and give your feline friends a little extra TLC during the heatwave. 💙🐾

29/06/2026

The story of Rosie, one of our favourite patients.

Video editing by Billy Harper!

29/06/2026

Arc Vet Centre Cancer Surgery

12/06/2026

Curious Colin 🐱

Colin was feeling very at home during his check up earlier and was being entertained by the nursing team through the door window whilst our vet and his Mum discussed the important stuff !

29/05/2026

⚠️TOMORROW WE ARE CLOSED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ⚠️

If you have an emergency please give our number a call and you will be diverted to Veteris who can assist you.

We will re-open as normal on Monday.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

25/05/2026

Please make sure you take extra care with the hot weather recently ☀️

☀️ HEATSTROKE 🌡️

With the warmer weather making a return, we've put together a fact sheet to help keep your pets safe and cool this summer.

Heatstroke can come on quickly and be life threatening. Please take a moment to take a read and familiarise yourself with the signs to look out for.

If you're ever concerned that your pet may be suffering from heatstroke please contact us immediately.

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13/05/2026

Claudia Winkleman visited us the other day, Woops 🙊 we mean Gracie for her keyhole spay!

30/04/2026

Pet of the month - our little Lobster ! 🦞