Rising temperatures bring more than discomfort—they threaten the lives of dogs and cats. Heatwaves now last longer and strike harder, leaving animals gasping for relief. Dogs, especially those with short snouts, struggle to cool down. Cats pant and drool, their tiny bodies unable to shed excess heat fast enough. Even a shaded backyard can become […]
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Rising temperatures bring more than discomfort—they threaten the lives of dogs and cats. Heatwaves now last longer and strike harder, leaving animals gasping for relief. Dogs, especially those with short snouts, struggle to cool down. Cats pant and drool, their tiny bodies unable to shed excess heat fast enough. Even a shaded backyard can become a danger zone. Heatstroke symptoms—excessive panting, drooling, lethargy—can escalate quickly, sometimes fatally. Older animals and those with health issues face even greater risk.
