With forecasters predicting sizzling conditions this weekend, it's important to know when your dog may be too hot.
As forecasters predict a hot spell this weekend, vets are alerting dog owners to the risks of heat for their furry friends
While the sunshine is a warm welcome after months of turbulent weather, many will be welcoming the heat, but this may not be the case for our furry friends. High heat can make dogs uncomfortable and can even lead to health issues, as it can take up to two months for dogs to get used to the heat. "When the mercury reaches 25 degrees, great care should be taken to prevent dogs from getting too hot and risking heatstroke. It can take up to 60 days for a dog to acclimatise to an environmental weather change."
Top Trending Stories Today Dr Goulton explained the initial warning sign: "The first sign of this will be panting, which dogs use to cool down because they can't sweat. Individual dogs will respond differently to the heat because of age, fitness, health and how used they are to the conditions, but all dogs rely on us to protect them from the effects of the sun.
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