18/08/2026
Just a public service announcement for all my dog-owning friends ahead of tomorrow! 🌧️🥵
The forecast is looking warm, but with a side of heavy rain. It is SO tempting to look out the window, see the downpour, and think, "Perfect, the rain will cool things down, let's go for a walk!"
Please don't!
Warm rain is actually a massive hidden danger for dogs.
When it’s hot and raining, the air becomes incredibly humid.
Dogs don't sweat like us; they rely on panting to cool down.
When the air is thick with humidity, their panting becomes totally ineffective.
They can’t evaporate the moisture, meaning they can overheat and suffer from heatstroke incredibly fast.
Plus, for dogs with thick double coats, that warm rain acts like a wearable sauna, trapping the heat directly against their skin.
So if you see the rain tomorrow and think it’s safe—it’s actually a trap!
Keep them inside, bust out the lick mats, hide some treats around the living room, and keep them cool.
Mental games burn just as much energy as a walk anyway. 🧠🐾
(And yes, this photo of my filthy hand is from my early morning walk today. Evidence that I am absolutely not afraid of a bit of mud or rain! 🪱💩
I will happily get drenched and dirty for my job, but I’ll never risk a dog's safety in the heat.)
Stay safe and stay cool indoors tomorrow! 🧊❤️