The Met Office has confirmed the UK will bask in temperatures as high as 29C this weekend - as an 'Iberian plume' moves over from Spain.
Dog owners will be reaching for costly cooling pads and paddling pools in a bid to keep their furry friends feeling refreshed in the sizzling heat.
But it needn't cost a fortune to keep your dog cool in the sun. A handy and simple product that can be as cheap as 70p is enough to relieve your pooch from the humidity.
A spokeswoman from retail company Tap Warehouse said: "Keep your pets cool with a spray bottle filled with cold water and gently spray over their body and feet.
"This will give a cooling effect and relax your pets as some can get distressed when they overheat. Better yet, reusable spray bottles can be bought for just 70p from The Range."
A misting spray bottle, like this bargain 63p one or this deluxe £6.55 one, filled with icy-cold water will do just the trick - and it can be reused all summer long.
If you're after speedy delivery, you can purchase a pair of mist bottels for £6.99 from Amazon.
Owners are also encouraged to add ice cubes to their dog's water bowls, or treat them to an inexpensive dog-cooling toy, instead of a new ball.
The spokeswoman added: "You can also add regular ice cubes to your dog's water bowl to keep it cool, or simply give them a few to chew on.
"It's a fun activity for them and it will also help them to cool down and hydrate.
"If you don't already have an ice cube tray at home you can get them for as little as £1 from Asda.
"There are countless freezable toys on the market, such as this B&M Ice Cream Cooling Toy which is a fun way to cool your dog down during the warm weather. These toys are also good for teething."
It comes after veterinary expert Dr Scott Miller and Barking Heads revealed the best ways to keep dogs cool when it's hot outside.
Dr Miller told The Mirror: "There are plenty of ways you can keep your pet safe from these higher temperatures and to make them feel more comfortable.
"One way is adding extra water to their food bowl. Soak their dry food and/or feed them wet food for additional hydration support."
Unlike humans, our dogs can't handle the heat as well, and they are susceptible to heatstroke if temperatures are high enough.
Whilst they can join us in the garden every now and then, Dr Miller recommends keeping it to the cooler hours of the day, such as the morning and evening, where the direct sunlight isn't as strong.
Heatstroke is very common and can cause significant acute and chronic health issues.
Older dogs or brachycephalic, otherwise known as flat faced dogs, tend to be more sensitive to extreme temperatures.
Do you have dog advice to share? Email nia.dalton@reachplc.com.
