"High temperatures can cause heat stroke or permanent damage, and can even be fatal." PETA
When the temperature rises, pets suffer from the heat.
Unlike humans, dogs and cats do not sweat.
This makes it more difficult for them to self-regulate their body temperature, resulting in a greater risk of dehydration.
Here are some tips for taking care of your pet during heat waves:
- Avoid walks and physical exercise in direct sunlight: prefer walks in the early morning or evening.
- When walking, make regular stops to give the animal something to drink.
- Walk in the shade and avoid concrete as it may burn the dog's paws or permanently damages its pads.
- Never leave your pet in a car: each year, many animals die of heatstroke within an hour.
- Provide access to a cool fresh and airy place at all times.
Little tip: Place a wet towel on a drying rack. The animal will spontaneously get under it.
- Wet the animal: either with a hose for dogs, or with a wet glove on the head for cats.
- Make sure that water is available at all times.
- Opt for a wet diet and if necessary, moisten the kibble.
- Trim the animal's belly so that it can cool down more easily when on the ground.
Particular attention should be paid to animals with white or very light colored coats that are more exposed to sunburn.
What are the signs of a heat stroke?
Rapid and gasping breathing, red eyes, vomiting, tremors or lethargy, lack of appetite or coordination...

What to do in case of a heat stroke?
Wrap the animal in a wet towel to lower its body temperature and then head for the veterinary emergency room!