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June 2026 Page 25 AD SALES 01204 478812 PETS TO ADVERTISE CALL 01204 478812 158 Chorley New Road, Horwich BL6 5QW. Tel: 01204 694004 53 Chorley Road, Westhoughton BL5 3PD. Tel: 01942 818845 www.pikemoorvets.co.uk • Locally owned • Highly professional practice • Dedicated to caring for all your pets ACROSS 1 Evening (6) 6 Capital of Norway (4) 8 Rescued (5) 9 Spanish rice dish (6) 10 Something owed (4) 11 Arcadian (5) 12 Yemeni seaport (4) 13 Quick sharp bark (4) 14 Black Sea peninsular (6) 16 Owing (3) 17 Viper (3) 19 Aromatic ointment (6) 20 Temporary pause (4) 23 Poker stake (4) 24 Wrong (5) 26 English public school (4) 27 Ate greedily (6) 28 Home to the Maasai Mara Reserve (5) 29 Tax (4) 30 Prompt (6) DOWN 2 Singlehanded (7) 3 Stillness (7) 4 Former Russian ruler (4) 5 Abroad (8) 6 Strangely (5) 7 Defamation (5) 15 Natives of e.g. Venice (8) 17 Dental filling (7) 18 Template (7) 21 Undo (5) 22 Tall and thin (5) 25 Stout pole (4) Answers on page 29. QUICK CROSSWORD LIKE humans, pets can suf- fer from heatstroke when hot environments make their body temperature go above the nor- mal level. If you notice that your pet has dry, pale gums or a bright red tongue, is panting, agitated, drooling, vomiting or has an increased heart rate, then they may have heatstroke. If you suspect that your pet has heatstroke, then you should cool them down by pouring a cool shower or hose over their body and contact your veterinary prac- tice immediately. When travelling with your pet during summer, it’s important to be prepared. Before setting out for longer journeys, familiarise your pet with travelling by sit- ting them in the car, turning the engine on and going on short trips. Praise and treats will help with this. A good supply of treats is advisa- ble, but plenty of water is essential to prevent dehydration. If your pet is a nervous traveller, pheromone sprays or familiar blan- kets from home can help to keep them calm. Make sure your pet’s carrier, cage or harness is secure. Not only will this keep them safe, but following this police guid- ance will also ensure you’re not at risk of fines or invalidating your car insurance in the event of an accident. For further advice on keep- ing your pet safe, whatever the weather, contact your local veter- inary team. Keep your pet safe this summer TO ADVERTISE CONTACT 01204 478812