, of the 2,000 dog owners would polled, would be able to identify either pale or bright red gums as a sign that their pooch is struggling in the heat. It also emerged that 63% of dog owners are concerned for their furry friend as temperatures rise – but 41% admit they don't know how to help their animals cope in the warm weather. Only 19% use pet-friendly suncream on their pooch – while 57% don't reduce the amount of time they spend playing in the park with their pet, despite the hotter temperatures. And some of the ways they do try to cool their dogs down are advised against by pet experts – such as letting them swimming in open water (35%), or pouring ice cold water over their feet, toes, or head (21%). The research was commissioned by Pets At Home – which is touring the UK with an ice-cream van serving frozen treats especially for dogs, ahead of the rumoured heatwave later this month. The van is currently rolling through 10 towns and cities across the UK – including Bristol, Great Yarmouth, and Derby – to dish out dog-friendly frozen yoghurts free of charge. And the take on the traditional vehicle will have experts onboard to help owners understand the best ways to keep their beloved pups cool and relaxed when temperatures are high. An expert from Pets at Home, which commissioned the research of 2,000 dog owners, said: 'We love our pets, and want to do the right thing by them. 'But it's clear from this research that many owners aren't sure on the best way to help kee){kind=link}
Nearly two-thirds of dog owners worry about how their four-legged friends fare in the heat â but four in ten don’t know how to help them cope with rising temperatures
A quarter of dog owners admit they wouldn’t be able to spot the signs â if their pet was overheating, according to a study.
Some of the top symptoms associated with heatstroke in dogs include “confusion”, and upset tummies â yet these key indicators would only be recognised by 38%, and 31%, of owners, respectively.
And just a fifth (19%), of the 2,000 dog owners would polled, would be able to identify either pale or bright red gums as a sign that their pooch is struggling in the heat.
It also emerged that 63% of dog owners are concerned for their furry friend as temperatures rise â but 41% admit they don’t know how to help their animals cope in the warm weather.