Dog owners have been warned over a "silent killer" as temperatures are set to reach 30C in parts of the UK this week.
The RSPCA is warning owners not to even take their dogs on short walks during high temperatures. The charity said that while many people know not to leave their pets in the car or take them for long walks in the heat, they could still be putting them at risk by going out for short walks, reports the Express.
The warning comes as the UK recorded the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday. BBC forecasters predict it will reach 25C in Liverpool today (Friday).