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Keeping tailmates chill during the heat
We like it hot. But what if it's too hot?
Find out how to keep your pets safe during British summer below.
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How hot is too hot for pets?
According to Dr Rebecca MacMillan, for healthy dogs, follow this guidance:
12-19/20 ˚C: Safe for most dogs. But keep an eye on overheating if you have an at-risk breed or if you have a dog that is exercising strenuously.
20-23 ˚C: Be careful. Stay in shaded areas, and keep walks short. Make sure your dog is well-hydrated.
24-26 ˚C: Too risky. Only take your dog out if 100% needed, and make it as short as possible.
Above 27 ˚C: Too dangerous. Stay indoors.
Does this apply to all dogs?
No.
If your pet is senior, young, brachycephalic, overweight, bred for cold weather or has underlying health issues, you need to be more careful - these dogs will only be comfortable up until the mid-to-late teens.
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