An animal organisation is urgently warning dog owners to be vigilant and wary this week as UK health officials issue a heat health alert for every region of England.
With temperatures set to soar to a sweltering 36C, international charity PETA has released an emergency alert to carers of brachycephalic breeds - including pugs, bulldogs and boxers - as these dogs are most susceptible to overheating.
Veterinarians report that one in seven dogs in the UK die from conditions relating to the heat, and breathing-impaired breeds are twice as likely to suffer from heatstroke.
