E3 Reading:Pets

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When the heat is on...

 

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet. While you're slapping on the sunscreen, don't forget your four-legged friends need protection in hot weather too.

Never leave your dog alone in a car, even with the windows rolled down. The sun can make it hot inside a vehicle very quickly, causing an animal to suffer from heatstroke. Overweight, elderly, very young or poorly dogs are most at risk, as it is harder for them to cool themselves down.

On hot days cats and dogs may drink more than usual, so make sure they can have regular drinks of fresh, clean water. Take plenty of water with you if you're travelling with your pet.

Dogs enjoy being active and it's great for their health, as well as yours. But on very hot days, try to go out either early in the morning or late in the evening when it's cooler. Never force your dog to run in hot, humid weather.