With temperatures climbing across the UK as we head closer to summer, many of us sun-loving Brits have been rushing outdoors to make the most of the warm weather.
But for those of us with dogs at home, the hotter months are a time that we have to look out for our canine companions more than any other. Unlike us, dogs can't sweat through their skin and instead rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to keep cool, which means that they aren't as well-equipped to deal with scorching temperatures as we are.
It's all too common for our four-legged friends to become dehydrated easily in the summer, which can lead to heatstroke - a serious and potentially fatal condition that develops when your dog is unable to reduce its body temperature. Fortunately, there are some easy tell-tale signs of dehydration to watch out for in order to avoid getting to this scary stage, The Mirror reports.
