With temperatures set to soar to 40 degrees in parts of the UK this week, a vet has shared an urgent warning for dog owners about the dangers of walking pets during hot weather

Unlike humans, dogs struggle to regulate their temperature during hot weather

Every year, dogs die from being left in hot cars, but there are many other risks to pets’ health and welfare

Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heat

Owners are urged not to walk their pets at certain times of the day

Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heatwave