EMS Annual Meeting Abstracts
Vol. 22, EMS2025-261, 2025, updated on 30 Jun 2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/ems2025-261
EMS Annual Meeting 2025
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Weather and Pets
Stanislava Tsalova
Stanislava Tsalova
  • bTV Media Group, News, Sofia, Bulgaria (stanislava.tsalova@gmail.com)

People are paying increasing attention to the care of their pets, and TV viewers are showing a growing interest in content that is related to pets. As a result, television networks are constantly looking for ways to improve their ratings and attract more viewers. In response to this ongoing battle for ratings, bTV Media Group in Bulgaria has introduced a new approach in its weather forecast segment. Over time, the station has started paying more attention to forecasts that are specifically related to the needs of pets, taking into account the weather conditions and the different seasons throughout the year.

This initiative is a collaborative effort that brings together various specialists, including grooming experts, veterinarians, and nutritionists, who work together to provide relevant advice. These professionals are crucial in ensuring that the information shared is both accurate and helpful for pet owners who want to take better care of their animals in different weather conditions. This interdisciplinary approach is not only beneficial for pets but also helps pet owners stay informed about how weather changes might affect their pets' well-being.

The pet-related forecasts and tips are usually featured during the weekends, particularly in the morning, as part of the weekend morning show. The meteorologist often engages in a conversation with the hosts of the show, where they discuss how the weather may impact pets and provide useful recommendations. Through this initiative, bTV aims to inform and educate pet owners, helping them create a more comfortable and safe environment for their pets, no matter the season. I would love to share my experience with this project.

How to cite: Tsalova, S.: Weather and Pets, EMS Annual Meeting 2025, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 7–12 Sep 2025, EMS2025-261, https://doi.org/10.5194/ems2025-261, 2025.

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