If You think you have been hot over the last few days spare a thought for dogs , cats, birds and other companion animials.

• make sure they have extra water than normal
• ice cubes in cat bowls – inside cats is a good idea, also for dogs who are inside
• make sure they have ventilation or put a timer on the air con for pets living inside when you are out
• have your pets groomed. cut back their coats even a little bit and under the belly in summer for dogs and cats
• don’t have Bird cages standing in direct sun light – give them some protection and shade. a fine mist spray on their wings is nice
• dont walk your dog in the middle of the day. if the footpath is too hot for you…it will be too hot for your dogs’ paws, they can blister. they can also sunburn on their skin especially lighter coloured dogs.
• have shady areas set up for out side pets
• a clam shell wadding pool may be just the ticket to cool your dog down in the middle of the day
• don’t live fish bowls in direct sunlight all day

Be Sun Safe for yourself and all your family members…furry, feather and fin kids too !