Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heat

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

Anyone with a pet has been issued vitally important information as temeporatures are expected to reach as high as 40C this week

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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

The Met Office has warned temperatures are forecast to reach 40 degrees in some parts of the UK - and vets are urging dog owners to use this simple seven-second pavement test to…

Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heatwave

As the UK braces for a 'heat dome' that could see temperatures surpass 40C this week, pet owners have been warned against using wet towels and ice cold water to cool down their…