With the warm weather showing no signs of letting up, walking your dog can become a tricky task with pet owners understandably concerned for their pets. While many of us will enjoy basking in the sun, for our four-legged friends the heat can prove dangerous if they are not looked after properly.
Experts have warned that dogs begin to feel uncomfortable once the thermometer reaches temperatures of just 20C. Although 20 C may sound manageable for humans , it’s more than enough for our dogs to start feeling hot and uncomfortable.
But there are some things that pet owners can do to make sure their dogs are comfortable in the heat, especially when it comes to taking them out for their walks. Darren Beale, founder of Years.com said: “As soon as the temperature hits 20 degrees we need to be thinking about our dogs and how we can keep them cool. Many of us long for sunny days but we don’t realise they can be really tough for our four-legged friends who can quickly become dehydrated and tired due to the warmer weather. It’s important to do what you can to keep your dog cool throughout the day and doing things like wrapping them in a cool towel or giving them a frozen chew toy are great ways to help regulate their body temperature, something which an electric fan won’t necessarily do.
