Heatstroke in Pets Spreads Beyond Parked Cars as UK Enters Third Heatwave

UK vets are treating heatstroke cases in dogs resting in sunlit gardens, cats confined to carriers, and rabbits in hutches—scenarios omitted from public safety messaging focused on hot cars. Inspiring Vet Care documented a 28% surge in suspected heatstroke incidents year-on-year. Flat-faced breeds and thick-coated animals face disproportionate risk. Western Europe's hottest June on record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C across the continent, has exposed gaps in existing welfare guidance.