Ready for summer (holiday)?

Discover our essential tips for a carefree summer with your dog or cat


Summer is just around the corner! Time for sunny days, holidays, and pure enjoyment. But for your dog or cat, the warm season can also bring a few challenges. Overheating, sunburn, or stress during a car trip? No worries — with our handy summer tips, both you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a safe and relaxing summer.

1. Recognize the signs of overheating in your pet

Is it pleasantly warm or just too hot? Watch for these signs in your dog or cat:

• Reduced appetite
• Rapid breathing or panting
• Lethargy or sluggish behavior
• Dogs: wet paw prints (they sweat through their paw pads)

Notice any of these symptoms? Time to cool down immediately!

 

2. Smart ways to cool down: water, ice treats & more

Hydration is key

Always provide fresh drinking water. Place multiple bowls around the house and garden — especially for cats. A water fountain can help encourage them to drink more.

Water fun guaranteed

A small splash pool or floating dog toy? Perfect for both cooling and fun. You can also try water-fillable toys for double the enjoyment!

Dog ice cream: delicious & refreshing


Want to cool down even more? Make your own dog ice lollies with water and kibble or blended fruit. Prefer convenience? Try the one and only Smoofl dog ice creams — the most dogilicious way to treat your furry friend. Easy to prepare, mess-free to eat, and with their edible sticks, your dog can enjoy the whole treat. No waste, just fun!

3. Protect your pet from the sun

Just like humans, dogs and cats can get sunburned — especially those with light or white fur. Sensitive spots include the nose, ears, belly, and groin.

• Avoid sun exposure during peak hours
• Apply pet-safe sunscreen to sensitive areas
• Don’t let your dog sunbathe belly-up
• Hot asphalt? It can burn paw pads!
• Provide shaded areas indoors and outdoors

4. Going on a road trip? Travel safe, stress-free & well-prepared

Taking a road trip and your dog gets travel stress? Frama Rustmix is a natural calming blend of lemon balm, valerian root, St. John's wort, centaury, and woodruff. Also dealing with motion sickness? Combine Rustmix with Melisse Angelica.

Travel must-haves for dogs and cats:

✔ Frama Calmmix: natural anti-stress formula
✔ Motion sickness? Add Melisse Angelica
✔ Safe transport: seatbelt, crate, or pet carrier
✔ Water and rest stops during long drives
✔ ID tag with phone number
✔ Microchip registered? Double-check!


Need a boost? Try the Yora Active Bar
Perfect for forest walks, road trip breaks, or an active holiday:

• Compact and bag-friendly
• Great for energetic dogs, even on long hikes
• One bite per walk is enough
• Soft-baked texture, easy to digest
• Made from sustainable insect protein — good for your dog & the planet

5. Don’t leave without a first aid kit - First aid for accidents and emergencies


Traveling with your dog? Pack this essential first aid kit:

  1. Tweezers (for removing nasty thorns or glass from paw pads)
  2. Tick tweezers
  3. Honey care cream 
  4. EHBO-spray
  5. Sterile gauze
  6. Stretch bandage to cover a wound
  7. Possibly a shoe/sock to keep a paw clean
  8. An insulating blanket (in case of overheating OR hypothermia)
  9. A muzzle (if you are going abroad)
  10. Medicine for car sickness

 

Pro tip:
Frama First Aid Spray is a must — with concentrated oils like marigold (soothing and anti-itch), lavender (relaxing and healing), and tea tree (for warts, cracked skin, and insect bites).

Frama Manuka Honey balm— ideal for treating small wounds after long walks. With high MGO Manuka honey, it supports healing, soothes, and hydrates.

 

6. Extra summer tips for a happy, healthy pet

Tick alert
Ticks are back with warmer weather. Always carry a tick remover, or prevent bites altogether with devices like Tickless, which uses ultrasonic waves.

Vaccinations & passport
Check with your vet whether your pet has all necessary vaccinations and a valid EU pet passport for travel.

Hay fever & allergies
Does your pet suffer from seasonal allergies? Try Frama Hypersensitive — a natural blend with probiotics, scutellaria, euphrasia, and fenugreek. It soothes and reduces allergy symptoms.

7. Need personal advice? We're here for you!

Not sure which product is right for your pet, or looking for tailor-made advice? Our team of pet experts is happy to help!
Feel free to send us a message — together, we'll make sure your dog or cat enjoys a healthy, stress-free summer.