Heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

Heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

In terms of doing all you can to make sure your dog is kept cool during the hot weather , Clare adds: ‘Put ice cubes into water bowls , have a paddling pool for them outside in the shade, get a fan for indoors and never ever shut a dog in the car, or a shadeless garden.

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.

Dog warning: Owners told pets can roast to death in hot 60C cars as heatwaves to smash UK

Dog warning: Owners told pets can roast to death in hot 60C cars as heatwaves to smash UK

WITH temperatures climbing as summer approaches, a new analysis has offered a shocking insight into the risks posed to dogs left in hot cars by their owners - revealing in some cases temperatures can soar to a deadly 60 degrees centigrade.

Help your pets beat the heat with these cool accessories

Help your pets beat the heat with these cool accessories

It comes in detachable and foldable variants and can help keep your pet cool if you step out when the sun’s out.These collars can be filled with an ice pack to keep your pet cool!.

When is it too cold to walk your dog?

When is it too cold to walk your dog?

Huskies can tolerate cold weather better than other breeds, says Vets Now (Picture: Getty).Don’t let your pup get too chilly (Picture: Getty)PDSA vet Lynne James told us: ‘Watch out for wet weather – getting wet will increase the risk of your dog getting chilled.

Handler left two dogs to die in cramped kennel in car boot in 24°C heat

Handler left two dogs to die in cramped kennel in car boot in 24°C heat

Belgian shepherd Hector was left to die in Richard Armstrong’s boot (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS)In a statement, the vet described Yardie as a ‘heatstroke emergency’ and said she suffered from hypothermia, muscle tremors, an irregular heart rate and a body temperature of 40.3C.

Tesla vehicles have a "Dog Mode" function and this is the photo that left users shocked

Tesla vehicles have a "Dog Mode" function and this is the photo that left users shocked

The puppy can remain comfortable and without worries due to the increase in temperature during the wait, since unlike conventional cars, conditions vary and usually affect its stay inside the vehicle.

Tips for pet care during the summer season

Tips for pet care during the summer season

In such cases, if they are kept outdoors, make sure they are resting in shade or just move them indoors and let them relax in a cool and dry place with lots of fresh and clean water.Do not serve hot food to them during the summer, ensure that its at a cooler temperature.

Dad nearly loses arm after scratch from pet dog gave him sepsis

Dad nearly loses arm after scratch from pet dog gave him sepsis

The dad-of-seven was told he was lucky to be alive (Picture: Caters News) Medics at the Royal United Hospital in Bath cleared the infection and left a huge open wound (Picture: Caters News)‘Penny was definitely missing me and the first thing she did when I got home was jump up for a cuddle- we are best friends.

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

The research team from Sweden’s Lund University and the Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary studied three dogs – Kevin, Delfi and Charlie – who were trained to identify which of two identical four-inch wide objects had been heated to around 12 degrees warmer than room temperature.

Lidl is selling a heated dog bed which keeps pets warm in winter

Lidl is selling a heated dog bed which keeps pets warm in winter

Lidl’s thermal bed which helps keep mutts warm (Picture: Lidl/Getty)Pooches across the UK can expect to be truly pampered this winter – thanks to supermarket giant Lidl.Your dog could be this comfy (Picture: Lidl)According to Lidl, the seasonal bed is designed for medium-sized pets – or smaller dogs who love extra room.

These breeds of dog suffer the most when the weather gets too hot

These breeds of dog suffer the most when the weather gets too hot

Short nosed pets are most vulnerable in hot temperatures (Picture: Shutterstock) French bulldogs can overheat and suffer sun strokes (Picture: Getty Images)If you are concerned about your dog, please call a vet immediately as heat stroke can be fatal if not caught quickly.

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.

How to keep your pets safe in hot weather – especially if you have a balcony

How to keep your pets safe in hot weather – especially if you have a balcony

The summer months are riddled with dangers for household pets (Picture: Getty/Blue Cross)Pet owners are being warned not to open their windows or balconies to cool down their homes on hot days.

Worried about how to take care of your dog this summer? Here's what you need to do

Worried about how to take care of your dog this summer? Here's what you need to do

The summers have arrived and in case you are a pet parent, we bet you would be worried thinking how this scorching heat is taking a toll on your pooch’s health. Well, a dog’s body temperature is warmer than ours and is prone to getting dehydrated and even heat strokes during this time.

How to keep your pets safe from summer stress

How to keep your pets safe from summer stress

Unlike humans, pets cannot sweat through their body surface; they depend completely on panting to cool themselves. 5) Never leave your pet in the car in this weather, as he will be prone to heat stress. The Reason Doctors No Longer Prescribe Diabetes Meds (Watch).

Frozen Kitten Gets Nursed Back To Health

Frozen Kitten Gets Nursed Back To Health

It was half covered in snow and (she) said it probably wasn’t going to make it,” says Allison Baker, whose friend had first found the kitten.

Doggy-paddle and super vets save pet from dying in near-freezing swimming pool

Doggy-paddle and super vets save pet from dying in near-freezing swimming pool

A MIRACLE saw a pet survived being trapped in a near-freezing swimming pool for six hours because of its desperate doggy-paddle and the brilliance of emergency vets.

Amazing moment 'snowball' cat brought back from near death – ‘I’ve never seen this before’

Amazing moment 'snowball' cat brought back from near death – ‘I’ve never seen this before’

Fluffy the cat turned into ice statue (Image: Animal Clinic of Kalispell/Facebook) Vet Jevon Clark told local TV channel KULR how Fluffy’s body temperature was way below the usual 38.33 (101F) for cats.

Fluffy the cat survives after she was 'essentially frozen' in snow

Fluffy the cat survives after she was 'essentially frozen' in snow

On Tuesday, the Animal Clinic of Kalispell in Kalispell, Montana, introduced the world to Fluffy, a longhaired domestic cat, and shared her miraculous story on Facebook. Animal Clinic of Kalispell/Facebook When staff started treatment, Fluffy's body temperature was under 90 degrees.