The PDSA has issued an urgent warning to pet owners following reports of a 40C Turkish ‘heat bomb’ making its way to the UK this week. The vet charity said temperatures are expected to reach 27C in some parts of the UK on Monday, August 19 and that pet owners will need to be vigilant for heatstroke which can be fatal for our pets. As the mercury rises, PDSA is warning pet owners to take extra care with the risk of pets experiencing heat-related illnesses significantly heightened.
Temperatures are expected to rise and it's important that our pets stay safe (Image: Getty) PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Last year we treated over 300 cases of heatstroke , demonstrating the danger that hot temperatures can pose to our pets. “On average, cats and dogs have a normal body temperature of 38-39°C, but heatstroke can strike once the body temperature starts to rise above 40°C – just a degree or two above their normal, making it incredibly important that pet owners recognise early signs and respond quickly to stop their pet’s body temperatures rising further. “Without acting fast, heatstroke can cause serious health problems, including seizures, organ damage, internal bleeding, coma and even death.
It becomes increasingly dangerous the longer it lasts, so the quicker you cool your pet down and then get them treatment from a vet, the better their chance of a full recovery. “Whilst heatstroke is a scary prospect, familiarising yourself with the early warning signs an.