Pets & Warm Weather

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to keep their animals safe in warm weather.

Their top 10 tips to help keep your pet safe in the sun are:

• Never leave an animal in a car in warm weather
• Don't let your pet get sunburnt
• Make sure all pets have access to shade and a constant supply of fresh drinking water
• Check your pets for fleas, ticks and mites
• Check animals every day for fly-strike
• Don't exert dogs in the heat
• Keep indoor fish tanks out of direct sunlight
• Don't leave pets home alone when you go away
• Be wildlife-friendly in the garden
• Disturb bonfires before burning garden rubbish.

Further information and advice

The RSPCA has more detailled information, advice and guidance available at the RSPCA website or visit their RSPCA - FAQ's website

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Environmental Protection Section, Environmental Services, Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1PT

Telephone: 01386 565015 - between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Fax: 01386 561826
Email: environmental.health@wychavon.gov.uk