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Small pets at risk of heatstroke as temperatures rise, study finds.
Dogs are not the only pets vulnerable to heatstroke, and experts are saying that people should be aware of the risk to smaller animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits, especially as global temperatures rise.
A study suggests that as well as man’s best friend, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets are also being taken to vets with the condition.
The researchers say their findings highlight the need for better public awareness of heatstroke and the risk to all animals, and that cases will continue to rise with warmer weather because of the climate emergency.
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The most common symptoms in all animals studied included abnormal breathing, lethargy, collapsing, and stomach issues such as diarrhoea.
Cats seek out warm areas to sleep and can become trapped in greenhouses and sheds, the researchers say, while caged pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets are at risk of heatstroke because of confinement if their housing provides limited access to shade.