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Pets being hit by heatstroke even when resting, say UK vets
Published 9 July 2026 ยท europe
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope Extreme temperatures
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year. Experts say that in the past cases of heatstroke in pets typically occurred when owners walked their dogs in the heat of the day or left them in a hot car, but cases are now being seen in animals resting at home. Continue reading...
Published: July 9, 2026 โข 4:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 9, 2026 โข 5:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year.
Experts say that in the past cases of heatstroke in pets typically occurred when owners walked their dogs in the heat of the day or left them in a hot car, but cases are now being seen in animals resting at home.