‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment
Humans are not the only ones who experience heatstroke: our four-legged friends can suffer from it too.
And with summers getting more intense around the world, they are at more risk than ever.
The data speaks for itself, with the World Meteorological Organization confirming that 2024 was the warmest year on record.
For veterinarians in the city, summers of soaring heat, combined with high levels of humidity and pollution, means that treating dogs for heat-related illnesses has become a frustrating cycle.
