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Rayana Zapryanova & Danielle Kate Wroe & Paige Freshwater

Should we give dogs ice cubes during heatwave - animal expert settles debate

While the sunny spell in Dublin is over, the weather is still quite hot and it's important to keep our pets cool as dogs can suffer heatstroke in just minutes.

Some owners have been sharing that they give their dogs ice cubes in the summer months to help cool them down - but many are wondering whether this is actually a good idea.

Some vet professionals have suggested that giving dogs ice on hot days can actually make them bloated, which is a big risk for larger dogs.

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