What temperature is too hot to walk your dog?

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHeat health alerts are set to come into force across parts of the UK from Friday, ahead of a predicted heatwave over the bank holiday weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow warnings for London, the South East, the East, and the Midlands, effective from 9 am.The RSPCA has previously cautioned dog owners against walking their pets in hot weather, particularly in areas with little shade such as beaches and fields. Instead, the charity’s website advises to “go out in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler.”An RSPCA dog welfare specialist, Esme Wheeler, highlighted the danger, stating that walking dogs in hot weather can be a “silent killer.” The charity also reminded owners of the risks of leaving dogs in cars, noting that internal temperatures can reach 47C within an hour when it is 22C outside. In fullHeatwave: What temperature is too hot to walk your dog? RSPCA issues warningThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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