According to the JSPCA, owners should keep the following advice in mind:

  • Older, obese or short-nosed dogs are less tolerant of heat.

  • Provide access to clean and fresh water, and shade and cool surfaces (not carpet or fake grass).

  • Never walk dogs during the middle of the day, especially in direct sun.

  • Avoid walking on pavements, even during the evening. If the air temperature is 31C,the temperature of asphalt is 62 degrees. At 55C, an egg will fry in five minutes!

  • Never leave dogs in a car, not even for just a minute.

  • Never shave their coats (long-haired dogs can be trimmed).

  • Don’t rely on fans as they don’t cool off pets as effectively as they do people.

  • Wet the paws – this is a good way to help dogs cool off.

The animal charity has created an infographic and are asking those who are able to print it out and pop it in a window.

The graphic can be found HERE.