Heatstroke
This can be a major problem for pets in summer. Symptoms include heavy panting or difficulty breathing, vomiting, increased heart rate and excess saliva.
How to keep your pets cool in summer
Ticks
Spring and summer can be a prime time for ticks. They can make your pet very sick and can even be fatal, so you should check them regularly using your fingertips to feel carefully through fur. Ticks or tick craters can be felt as lumps on the skin surface. Most ticks are found forward of the front legs, especially on the face, neck, and ears, but search everywhere, just in case.
Signs your pet has been affected by ticks
Fleas
Fleas are a year-round problem but are most active during spring and summer. Make sure you keep up to date with flea preventative treatment.
Heartworm
The bad news is that the transmission of heartworm is at its worst in summer; the good news is, it’s totally preventable. You must make sure you use heartworm prevention treatment all year round, with no breaks, for full protection.
Flystrike
Flystrike is a painful and sometimes fatal condition caused by flies laying their eggs on your pet. These hatch into maggots, which eat the flesh of their 'hosts'. Check your pet regularly for signs of illness or abnormal behaviour.
Blue-green algae
This can form in ponds and lakes during hot weather and can produce toxins which are dangerous to dogs and cats. Don’t let them paddle or swim in affected water and don’t let them drink from it
Horticultural hazards
Keep your pets away from hazards in the garden.
Houseplants that are poisonous to cats
Toxic plants that could harm your pet
Always contact your vet if you suspect your pet has come into contact with any of these hazards, or they are unwell. Signs your cat may be unwell
Source: rspca
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