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☀️ Heatwave on the way

Quick hot-weather hints

A few fast wins for the next few hot days — tap through for the full guide.

🥣 Food spoils fast in the heat

Wet and fresh food can turn rancid within a couple of hours on a hot day — a common cause of summer tummy upsets.

  • Keep bowls out of direct sun and off hot patio or conservatory floors.
  • Smaller portions, more often — don't leave a full bowl sitting and warming.
  • Using an auto-feeder? Switch wet food to a chilled cool-pack model, or feed dry. Look at insulated steel bowls on Amazon.
See cool-keeping bowls & feeders →

💧 Keep the water coming

Dehydration creeps up quickly in hot weather. Make drinking easy and tempting in several spots around the home.

  • Several bowls around the home and garden — refresh the water twice a day.
  • Drop in a couple of ice cubes and keep bowls shaded so they stay cooler for longer.
  • Fussy drinker? A flowing pet water fountain tempts cats and dogs to drink more.
Hydration tips & staying cool →

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