26/09/2026
A Quick Summer Safety Check for Pet Parents
That pavement may feel fine through your shoes, but what about bare paws? Place the back of your hand on the surface for seven seconds—if it is uncomfortable for you, keep your fur-baby off it.
☀️ Choose cooler times for walks, and keep clean drinking water and a shady resting spot within easy reach. Never leave a pet inside a parked car, not even briefly or with the windows open.
Know the warning signs of overheating: heavy panting, excessive drooling, vomiting, weakness, confusion or collapse. Move your pet to shade, start cooling them with cool rather than ice-cold water, and contact a vet urgently.
Save PETport’s checklist now so it is close at hand when the next scorching South African day arrives—and share it with another pet parent.