As temperatures rise and air quality concerns affect communities across Canada, pet owners are looking for trusted advice to help keep their furry family members safe. VetStrategy experts have appeared on national and local media outlets to share practical guidance on preventing heat-related illnesses, recognizing the signs of heatstroke, and protecting pets during periods of poor air quality due to the forest fires spread across the country.

Listen to the short segments below to hear how our team is helping educate pet owners and promote pet safety across the country.

Phil Boutet, Chief Medical Officer at VetStrategy, joined The Jill Bennet Show on Global News to warn of the dangers of leaving pets alone in a parked car. He explained the early warning signs of pet heatstroke and what an owner should and should not do if a pet is overheated.

Click the link below, then skip ahead to 20:33 (playlist clip: “Your annual reminder to never leave your pets in a parked car”) to hear the interview.

Heather Quilty, Program Manager, Clinical Learning at VetStrategy, joined Jim on The Jim Richards Show on NewsTalk1010 to provide recommendations on how to keep pets safe during poor air quality. She also educated on pet safety during hot summer days.

Click the link below, then skip ahead to 28:35 to hear the interview.

Heather Quilty, Program Manager, Clinical Learning at VetStrategy, joined Ken Connors on CJAD 800 Montreal to warn of the dangers of leaving pets alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes. Heather explains early warning signs of pet heatstroke and what an owner should and should not do if a pet is overheated.

Watch the interview below.

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