Similar to humans, our pets can face heat related illnesses as we enter the hottest part of the year.
YORK, Pa. (FOX 43) — The start of summer is right around the corner, and people are getting out and about to soak up the sun. This includes their pets, too. Similar to people, our pets are at risk of heat related illness.
Dr. Joshua Weisberg, veterinarian and medical director at
Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York, says he’s already seen some cases of heat related issues in animals this year and expects those cases to go up in the coming days and weeks.
A lot of the heat related issues have to do with breathing, and some dog breeds are more susceptible than others.
“French Bulldogs in particular, they’re the most popular breed in the country right now, they have terrible breathing, respiratory systems, and the heat is really difficult on them and some owners don’t realize that,” said Dr. Weisberg.
