Gatsou Blog
Pet care tips, adoption stories, expert advice, and community updates from the Gatsou team.
Dogs in the summer heat: heatstroke, hot pavement and a safe season
How to protect your dog from heatstroke: the warning signs, the 5-second pavement rule, and exactly what to do in an emergency.
7/9/2026
· summer, safety, health
Canine leishmaniasis (kala-azar): prevention, symptoms and myths
What leishmaniasis is, how sandflies transmit it, which symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your dog from spring through autumn in Greece.
7/9/2026
· health, summer
Pets on ferries and beaches: what's allowed in Greece
What Greek law says about dogs on beaches and ferries: where they're allowed, how Blue Flag beaches work, pet cabins, and the documents you need.
7/9/2026
· travel, summer