☀️ Summer heat & paw safety

Heat is one of the most common warm-weather emergencies, and it moves fast.

Walk in the early morning or evening, and do the 7-second test: press the back of your hand to the pavement; if you can't hold it for 7 seconds, it will burn paw pads. Bring water on every outing.

Watch for heatstroke - heavy panting, drooling, wobbliness, bright red gums. Move to shade, offer water, and call a vet immediately. Never leave a pet in a parked car; even with windows cracked, interiors hit lethal temperatures within minutes. Flat-faced breeds and seniors overheat fastest.