Generally, pet charity Blue Cross shared, temperatures above 20°C raise dogs’ risk of heat stroke. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we’re definitely above that right now in the UK.
We’ve recently covered the signs of heatstroke that can show up in your dog’s mouth.
If your dog is showing signs of heatstroke, the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) said that it’s important to “cool first, transport [to the vet’s] second”.
Still, they added, a common cooling method – covering them with damp towels – could seriously backfire.
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