The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change next week with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales.
The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures, warning that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen last month, upcoming conditions could still be very hazardous for pets.
With schools across the country breaking up for the summer holidays, millions of families will be flocking to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather. And with a third of all UK households now owning a dog, many families will be choosing to share their beach days with their canine companions.
But with regular reports of dogs being plucked from the waves by rescuers or...
As the heatwave returns, pet insurer Waggel is urging owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets cool after claims data revealed a significant rise in heat-related illnesses among pets in the last two years.
Analysis of Waggel claims from 2024 - 2026 found that heat stroke claims went up almost 60% last year as a proportion of claims. At the same time, dehydration claims...
