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

The charity's website shares a warning to dog owners who use damp towels to cool their pets down on hot days

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Doing this could be extremely dangerous to your dog

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Ensure they have constant access to fresh, cool water and limit outdoor activity to cooler times of the day, like early morning.

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