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This hot weather can be a lot for humans to deal with, much less their four-legged friends.<\/p>\n
And don\u2019t forget, not only are dogs dealing with this heat under a fur coat, but they\u2019re also just not built the same as we are.<\/p>\n
So hot weather can be dangerous to them in ways it\u2019s not for us.<\/p>\n
Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director of Dogs Trust, said: \u2018We have all been taken by surprise by this glorious late summer weather, but while the sunshine might be great for us, hot weather can cause problems for our canine friends.<\/p>\n
\u2018Dogs can\u2019t regulate their body heat in the same way as humans, so extra care needs to be taken, especially when exercising or travelling in the car. <\/p>\n
\u2018In this weather, there is no<\/strong> safe amount of time to leave your dog alone in the car, even if you leave the window open.\u2019<\/p>\n The charity also points out that leaving your pet alone in a vehicle (or tied up outside) can also increase the risk they could be stolen.<\/p>\n If there\u2019s no way you can get around taking your dog with you in the car on a hot day, you need to avoid being in the car during the hottest times of the day \u2013 even if you\u2019re not going very far.<\/p>\n She also points out other things we can do to make sure our dogs stay happy and avoid heatstroke when it\u2019s hot out, such as only walking them in the coolest parts of the day, reducing their exercise, making sure they have access to somewhere cool and out of the sun to lay down, and making sure they always have access to fresh water.<\/p>\n \u2018And of course,\u2019 Pauls stressed, \u2018never leave your dog alone in a hot car, not even for a short amount of time.<\/p>\n \u2018If you do suspect your dog has heatstroke, start cooling them and call your vet immediately as it is vital they receive the care they need as soon as possible.\u2019<\/p>\n The early signs of heatstroke include panting, difficulty breathing, tiredness, being less keen to play, drooling and vomiting.<\/p>\n If your dog is struggling to breathe or has collapsed, you need to call your nearest vet immediately, so they can confirm whether your pet has heatstroke and tell you what to do next. <\/p>\n While you wait for word from your vet, here\u2019s what Dogs Trust say you should do to cool your dog down:<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\")
<\/p>\n<\/i>How to keep your dog safe in hot weather<\/h2>\n
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