The pet emergency service Vets Now is bracing itself for a busy spell as the Met Office has warned severe cold weather is set to hit the UK this week, with overnight temperatures plummeting to -6C (21F) in places. Vets Now emergency hospitals and clinics up and down the country see a rise in cold weather-related cases as temperatures plummet - with adverse winter weather including frost, fog, snow and high winds affecting our pets.
Extreme wintry weather is a threat to our pets, with dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets all at risk during adverse weather. Common issues emergency vets will treat include; cats poisoned by antifreeze, cats and dogs suffering from frostbite on paws, breathing difficulties from dogs who have short-noses and pets injuring themselves due to icy and slippery surfaces, or injuries on snow-covered hazards such as rocks.
Vets Now head of telehealth, Dave Leicester, who is responsible for a team of experienced vets at Vets Now’s Video Vets Now service said: “When the weather turns, pets and their owners need us more than ever, and we’re keen to prepare pet owners about the potential dangers of cold weather. Our veterinary teams up and down the country are working hard, making extra preparations for the continued forecasted cold snap across large parts of the UK.”
