How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

Hamster blog site Hammysworld also suggests placing the crate on a stone or tiled floor during the day if possible in order to help the animals remain cool and comfortable.

Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

There’s pea and vanilla or carrot and apple (Picture: Aldi) A cool dude (Picture: Aldi)To mark the new launch, Aldi has partnered with local ice cream vendors across the country to get the frozen goodies to pups.

How to keep your pets cool in a heatwave, from sunscreen to cold treats

How to keep your pets cool in a heatwave, from sunscreen to cold treats

Not to mention, there’s little air conditioning to be found in homes across the UK.As RSPCA animal welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines explains, some pets, like dogs, don’t sweat, so once their body temperature begins to rise, it can be difficult for them to cool down.

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Available in-store only from 16 June, Aldi is the first UK supermarket to launch its own dog-friendly ice cream – and at such a competitive price, we predict a sell-out, just like its sunshade bed .

How To Protect Animals From Heat: Simple tips to protect your pets from heatwave

How To Protect Animals From Heat: Simple tips to protect your pets from heatwave

The excessive humidity and high temperatures provide extreme discomfort to dogs, cats and other pets, especially during the months of April, May and June.This time period can be very burdensome for pets, especially dogs who are unable to cool down by panting since the humidity is high.

All the presidents’ pets: a history of strange animals to live in the White House

All the presidents’ pets: a history of strange animals to live in the White House

President Herbert Hoover had several dogs during his tenure at the White House, from 1929 to 1933, but few appeared to attract as much attention as Billy, a wild opossum the family adopted after he strayed onto the property, according to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.

How to cool down a dog in the heat - Top tips

How to cool down a dog in the heat - Top tips

The hot weather is forecast to continue for the next few days, with temperatures continuing above 30C.However there are some easy tips you can use to ensure your dog stays happy and healthy in the summer heat.

Do cats eat less in hot weather?

Do cats eat less in hot weather?

While the weather is hot, make sure to look out for symptoms of heatstroke in your pets (Image: GETTY) If your cat has symptoms of heatstroke, it's important you contact your vet immediately.

Blue Cross reveals how to safely give a dog ice cubes in a heatwave

Blue Cross reveals how to safely give a dog ice cubes in a heatwave

Caroline Reay, clinical lead at Blue Cross, stresses that the cube should be an appropriate size for the dog.For example, you don’t want to give a tiny dog a massive ice cube.

Signs your dog has heatstroke

Signs your dog has heatstroke

Although dogs can be more likely to get heatstroke if they’re a flat-faced breed, have a long coat, are older, or are on certain medication, any dog can get it if they’re exposed to high temperatures.

Caesar the No Drama Llama offers support and love at protests

Caesar the No Drama Llama offers support and love at protests

The thousands of people who gathered in Portland, Oregon, on June 2 to protest the death of George Floyd and racial injustice welcomed an unusual ally: Caesar the No Drama Llama.

Are you struggling to keep your pet dog cool in this hot weather? Here's what you need to do

Are you struggling to keep your pet dog cool in this hot weather? Here's what you need to do

In case you are worried about how to keep your pet dog cool and protect it from the scorching summer heat, here's a list of things you should do.Remember, your pet dog trusts you with its life and it's your responsibility to look after your canine companion's well-being.

Rescue the cat that was still lying on the street

Rescue the cat that was still lying on the street

I do not know what happened to the media, the news came that he was lying still.Their paws were ice cold.I bought and came.But fortunately, today their paws are not icy and started the day purring.

Where I Work: Suzel, the stationery designer working from home

Where I Work: Suzel, the stationery designer working from home

Suzel needs plenty of art in her working space (Picture: Suzel Selçuk)I’m heavily influenced by 90’s culture and used to run a 90’s inspired streetwear brand called Educate Elevate, so I have our old prints and Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing photo album on my desk, too.

Summer care

Summer care

Keep your pet in cool, shady areas.Walk your pets early morning or evening, not during the day.This will save your pet from dehydration, sunburn and heat stress.Never ever leave your pet in the car, even for two minutes.

More than 1 billion animals killed by Australian wildfires

More than 1 billion animals killed by Australian wildfires

Chris Dickman, a professor of ecology at the University of Sydney, revised his estimate of 480 million animals affected by the fires, saying on Wednesday that more than 800 million animals have likely been killed in the Australian state of New South Wales alone.

Dog smashed out of boiling car after being inside for THREE HOURS in heatwave

Dog smashed out of boiling car after being inside for THREE HOURS in heatwave

The Charles Cross Police Team said on Twitter: “Another dog left in the sun, another window smashed! The dog appeared to be very happy to be released from the hot car (Image: CHARLES CROSS POLICE TEAM).

Dog almost died after overheating in UK heatwave while walking in park

Dog almost died after overheating in UK heatwave while walking in park

Finlay was left fighting for his life after his body temperature soared to 42.2°C (Picture: PA) He overheated while in a park in Glasgow (Picture: PA)The 38-year-old added: ‘His breathing became more laboured.