It's important to help keep our pets cool and comfortable to avoid serious illnesses like heat exhaustion and stroke

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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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…

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…

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Pet owners up and down the country will be wondering when is best to take their dog for a walk in the heatwave - and there's a simple five-second test which will give you the…

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

It's important to help keep our pets cool and comfortable to avoid serious illnesses like heat exhaustion and stroke

As the UK faces a record-setting heatwave with red weather warnings issued, the RSCPA has shared steps with pet owners on how to prevent their dogs from overheating. Last year,…