Summers in South Australia can be brutally hot, with temperatures often soaring into the 40s. As the mercury rises, it’s crucial to take extra care of all animals-whether they’re your beloved pets or the native wildlife in your garden. Their lives may depend on the steps you take to keep them cool and safe.
Watch out for heatstroke
Like with humans, heatstroke is a serious risk for all animals, especially during the summer months. When their body temperature rises above the normal range and they cannot cool down effectively, they’re at risk of heatstroke, a condition that can quickly become life-threatening.
Keeping animals cool this summer
Ensuring that animals stay safe during the summer months is easier than you may think. Here are some essential tips for responsible pet owners and concerned citizens to help keep all creatures-dogs, cats, small pets (like rabbits and guinea pigs), wildlife, livestock and even fish – cool and protected this summer.
Top tips for dogs
Keeping pup safe this summer is as easy as one, two, three. Our checklist for hound happiness during the heat is as follows:
