Drought in the Netherlands: fish from endangered watercourses are saved and the skin disease of the pond

Do not Forget the Pets

Many people do not know it, but the heat can have unpleasant consequences for rabbits. The protection of animals warns for that. The animal is a great place for flies to lay, if the rabbit is not clean enough. "And if these eggs turn into larvae, then such a larva can eat inside," says Dik Nagtegaal of Animal Protection. "And that can cause irreparable damage."

According to Nagtegaal, skin disease in rabbits is a recognized problem. "The risk is high, so in addition to cleaning the loft, it is also important to check and lift the rabbit, then look around the droppings. And if in doubt: go to the vet,

Animal protection has more summer tips. "What's current, for example: do not let your dog walk on the asphalt," says Nagetgaal. "Next, burn your paws and do not let your dog off while riding a bike, which is not usually bad, but in weather it's hard to prevent the dog from overheating."