Beware of Heatstroke in Pets; Different Physiology Makes Animals More Susceptible to High Temperatures

By Hiroto Fukumori / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:10 JST,
July 30, 2025
With the recent heatwave, concern about heatstroke in pets has been on the rise. The number of heatstroke diagnoses is increasing, with most cases occurring in July and August. There have been many cases of pets burning their paws on hot asphalt, and experts warn that even the slightest carelessness...
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