'Weekly Heatstroke Forecast' for Dogs and Cats Begins Distribution on April 23
Anicom General Insurance has launched a 'Weekly Heatstroke Forecast' for dogs and cats on SNS starting April 23. Utilizing proprietary indices and claims data, it provides a 4-level alert to help prevent pet heatstroke, noting that risks begin rising sharply as early as June.
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Anicom General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Shingo Noda, hereafter Anicom Insurance), which holds the No.1 share in pet insurance (*), has started distributing the 'Dog Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' and 'Cat Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' on Thursday, April 23, aiming to raise awareness for the prevention of pet heatstroke. Each forecast is scheduled to be distributed every Thursday on the Anicom Group's SNS accounts (Instagram, X, Facebook).
* Market share is calculated based on the number of contracts of each company in 2025. Source: '2026 Pet-Related Market Marketing Overview' published by Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd.
■ What is the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' for Dogs and Cats?
The 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' for dogs and cats is created based on a heatstroke index uniquely developed by Life Business Weather Inc. and Anicom Insurance. Based on indicators that consider the height and metabolism of dogs and cats respectively, and a one-week weather forecast, the heatstroke caution level in 10 major cities nationwide is divided into four stages: 'Slightly Cautious', 'Caution', 'Warning', and 'Severe Warning', displayed with illustrations of dogs and cats for each.
● Distribution SNS
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anicom8256/)
X (https://twitter.com/anicom_inc)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anicomgroup/)
● Distribution Period of 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast'
April 23, 2026 (Thursday) to October 1, 2026 (Thursday) (Planned)
■ Medical Consultation Cases Spiked from June in 2025. Peaking in July
In 2025, the number of medical consultation cases due to heatstroke was 1,439 for dogs and 191 for cats.
The summer of 2025 saw record-breaking heat, such as the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan at 41.8℃ in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture in August*.
Particularly in June, there were 296 consultations for both dogs and cats combined, accounting for 18.2% of the total. This greatly exceeds the 11.5% in June 2024.
Furthermore, looking at the monthly trends in 2025, the number of consultations doubled month-over-month from April to July, showing a rapid increase in heatstroke risk.
Given these trends, early measures against the heat are considered crucial for 2026 as well.
* From the Japan Weather Association (https://www.jwa.or.jp/news/2025/12/30748/)
[Target]
・Monthly heatstroke consultation cases: Aggregated from Anicom Insurance's insurance claim data (January-December 2025)
■ Heatstroke Risk Varies Depending on 'Breeding Experience' and 'Heatstroke Experience'
As a result of analyzing insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, it was found that for both dogs and cats, heatstroke tends to occur more easily under owners who are raising a pet for the first time. As summer approaches, it is important to deepen understanding of heatstroke in advance.
■ Conditions:
・Among the insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, animals that performed Doubutsu Kenkatsu from December 2018 to May 2025
・Limited to data where answers were obtained in the 'Reason for Keeping Questionnaire' at the time of insurance contract
・Excluding animals currently enrolled in 'Doubutsu Kenpo Senior'
Furthermore, it was found that dogs and cats that experienced heatstroke in the previous year have a high risk of recurrence the following year. Because of this, if a pet has experienced heatstroke in the past, it is important to re-evaluate whether countermeasures based on that experience have been taken. Please also utilize the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' to help prepare for heatstroke risks.
■ Conditions:
・Among the insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, limited to animals whose first-year contract started between December 2021 and November 2022, and who continued into the second year
・Limited to animals with no accidents for one month before and after the start date of the renewed contract
・Excluding animals currently enrolled in 'Doubutsu Kenpo Senior'
■ To Eradicate Pet Heatstroke
Pet heatstroke is a disease that can be prevented if owners take appropriate measures. Extreme heat is also expected this summer. In order to protect the lives of your precious children, please take thorough measures such as avoiding walks during hot times and utilizing heatstroke prevention goods.
Anicom Insurance will continue to raise awareness of heatstroke prevention through the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' this year, and distribute information on various diseases including heatstroke, striving to ensure pets can live healthy and happy lives.
[Reference Articles]
Why do dogs get heatstroke? Explaining symptoms, first aid, and heat measures [Supervised by a Veterinarian] | Life with Dogs Encyclopedia
Can cats also get heatstroke? Know the symptoms and prevention methods to take perfect measures! [Supervised by a Veterinarian] | Life with Cats Encyclopedia
* Market share is calculated based on the number of contracts of each company in 2025. Source: '2026 Pet-Related Market Marketing Overview' published by Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd.
■ What is the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' for Dogs and Cats?
The 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' for dogs and cats is created based on a heatstroke index uniquely developed by Life Business Weather Inc. and Anicom Insurance. Based on indicators that consider the height and metabolism of dogs and cats respectively, and a one-week weather forecast, the heatstroke caution level in 10 major cities nationwide is divided into four stages: 'Slightly Cautious', 'Caution', 'Warning', and 'Severe Warning', displayed with illustrations of dogs and cats for each.
● Distribution SNS
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anicom8256/)
X (https://twitter.com/anicom_inc)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anicomgroup/)
● Distribution Period of 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast'
April 23, 2026 (Thursday) to October 1, 2026 (Thursday) (Planned)
■ Medical Consultation Cases Spiked from June in 2025. Peaking in July
In 2025, the number of medical consultation cases due to heatstroke was 1,439 for dogs and 191 for cats.
The summer of 2025 saw record-breaking heat, such as the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan at 41.8℃ in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture in August*.
Particularly in June, there were 296 consultations for both dogs and cats combined, accounting for 18.2% of the total. This greatly exceeds the 11.5% in June 2024.
Furthermore, looking at the monthly trends in 2025, the number of consultations doubled month-over-month from April to July, showing a rapid increase in heatstroke risk.
Given these trends, early measures against the heat are considered crucial for 2026 as well.
* From the Japan Weather Association (https://www.jwa.or.jp/news/2025/12/30748/)
[Target]
・Monthly heatstroke consultation cases: Aggregated from Anicom Insurance's insurance claim data (January-December 2025)
■ Heatstroke Risk Varies Depending on 'Breeding Experience' and 'Heatstroke Experience'
As a result of analyzing insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, it was found that for both dogs and cats, heatstroke tends to occur more easily under owners who are raising a pet for the first time. As summer approaches, it is important to deepen understanding of heatstroke in advance.
■ Conditions:
・Among the insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, animals that performed Doubutsu Kenkatsu from December 2018 to May 2025
・Limited to data where answers were obtained in the 'Reason for Keeping Questionnaire' at the time of insurance contract
・Excluding animals currently enrolled in 'Doubutsu Kenpo Senior'
Furthermore, it was found that dogs and cats that experienced heatstroke in the previous year have a high risk of recurrence the following year. Because of this, if a pet has experienced heatstroke in the past, it is important to re-evaluate whether countermeasures based on that experience have been taken. Please also utilize the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' to help prepare for heatstroke risks.
■ Conditions:
・Among the insurance claim data to Anicom Insurance, limited to animals whose first-year contract started between December 2021 and November 2022, and who continued into the second year
・Limited to animals with no accidents for one month before and after the start date of the renewed contract
・Excluding animals currently enrolled in 'Doubutsu Kenpo Senior'
■ To Eradicate Pet Heatstroke
Pet heatstroke is a disease that can be prevented if owners take appropriate measures. Extreme heat is also expected this summer. In order to protect the lives of your precious children, please take thorough measures such as avoiding walks during hot times and utilizing heatstroke prevention goods.
Anicom Insurance will continue to raise awareness of heatstroke prevention through the 'Heatstroke Weekly Forecast' this year, and distribute information on various diseases including heatstroke, striving to ensure pets can live healthy and happy lives.
[Reference Articles]
Why do dogs get heatstroke? Explaining symptoms, first aid, and heat measures [Supervised by a Veterinarian] | Life with Dogs Encyclopedia
Can cats also get heatstroke? Know the symptoms and prevention methods to take perfect measures! [Supervised by a Veterinarian] | Life with Cats Encyclopedia