As temperatures reach 30C in parts of the UK this week, Brits will be excited to make the most of the glorious sunshine. However, if you're a dog owner, it's important to understand the risks that this heat poses to your pooch.
Dr Samantha Webster, vet at Joii Pet Care, has previously warned owners against walking their dogs in the mid-day sun, instead urging them to exercise their pets in the early morning or late evening when the sun is at its lowest. But she has now issued another warning to dog owners who have artificial grass in their garden, stating it can be just as dangerous to leave their pet to run around in the garden as it is to take them out on a daytime walk.
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