Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Veterinarian Dr. Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets.

Speaking to the media today (01), he stated that high temperatures can be particularly fatal for dogs and cats with dark coloured fur.

Dr. Wijeratne explained that extreme heat causes a rapid rise in animals' body temperature, which they are unable to control, increasing the risk of fatal reactions.

He further stressed that pets should never be left inside parked vehicles under any circumstances.

"The current extreme heat affects different animals in different ways. The impact on domestic pets such as cats and dogs differs from that on farm animals, and pet birds are affected differe...