With temperatures set to top 30 degrees this week, veterinary experts are urging pet owners to recognise the signs and symptoms of heat stroke to help keep their four legged friends safe
With parts of the UK set to scorch in the coming days, pet owners are being advised to take extra care of their four legged friends as the temperatures increase.
So how hot is too hot to walk your dog? According to Vets Now, it’s usually safe to walk your dog in temperatures below 19 degrees. In normal circumstances a temperature between 16 and 19 degrees is generally considered safe for dogs, but even just a few degree higher, between 20 and 23 degrees carries with it a six out of ten risk for your pooch.
Clare Hamilton, a practice owner and head vet at Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice, in Lane End, Buckinghamshire told Metro.co.uk that by standing barefoot on the ground you will have an indication of whether the weather is too hot for your four legged pal. If it’s too hot for you, it’s definitely too hot for your dog.
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