![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/vet-shares-important-tips-to-keep-your-dog-hydrated-and-cool-in-a-heatwave/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_A-dog-with-his-tongue-hanging-out-The-owner-walks-her-on-a-leash-on-the-street-at-summer.jpg&description=Keep your dog safe from heatstroke with TV vet Dr Scott Miller's handy tricks to ensuring your beloved pet stays comfortable and hydrated in this week's end of summer heatwave Brits can enjoy a "last dose of summer" heatwave this week, with spots hitting up to 32C, according to The Met Office. Many have been disappointed by this summer's weather, involving one of the wettest July months on record and a relatively mild August, so this week of sun will be welcomed by many who feel cheated out of a properly warm summer. As the UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat alert, it's important to spare a thought for our pets this week, particularly our beloved dogs who struggle in the heat. We all know it's important on a hot day to stay in the shade and drink plenty of water, and for dogs it's no different. But what else can we do to keep our canines cool? Veterinary expert Dr Scott Miller, working with natural dog food brand Barking Heads, has some top tips to keep dogs protected in the sun. Dr Miller told the Mirror: "There are plenty of ways you can keep your pet safe from these higher temperatures and to make them feel more comfortable. "One way is adding extra water to their food bowl. Soak their dry food and/or feed them wet food for additional hydration support." Dogs can't handle the heat as well as humans, and they are susceptible to heatstroke if temperatures are high enough. Older dogs or brachycephalic (flat-faced dogs) like pugs, boxers and bulldogs, are particularly sensitive to extreme temperatures. Heatstroke can be very common, and can cause significant acute and chronic health issues for our beloved pooches. If you're looking to enjoy the sun in the garden, your dog can join you in the garden every now and then. Dr Miller recommends keeping this to the cooler hours of the day, such as the morning and evening, where the direct sunlight isn't as strong. Heatstroke can present itself as excessive panting that does not subside, distress, drooling or){kind=link}
Keep your dog safe from heatstroke with TV vet Dr Scott Miller’s handy tricks to ensuring your beloved pet stays comfortable and hydrated in this week’s end of summer heatwave
Brits can enjoy a “last dose of summer” heatwave this week, with spots hitting up to 32C, according to The Met Office. Many have been disappointed by this summer’s weather, involving one of the wettest July months on record and a relatively mild August, so this week of sun will be welcomed by many who feel cheated out of a properly warm summer.
As the UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat alert, it’s important to spare a thought for our pets this week, particularly our beloved dogs who struggle in the heat. We all know it’s important on a hot day to stay in the shade and drink plenty of water, and for dogs it’s no different. But what else can we do to keep our canines cool?
Veterinary expert Dr Scott Miller, working with natural dog food brand Barking Heads, has some top tips to keep dogs protected in the sun.
Dr Miller told the Mirror: “There are plenty of ways you can keep your pet safe from these higher temperatures and to make them feel more comfortable.