With temperatures rising in the UK, The RSPCA are advising pet owners to be aware of the risks of leaving dogs shut in conservatories and cars for even as short as 5 minutes.
Dogs do not sweat the same way humans do and panting reduces in effectiveness in hotter temperatures. In just 5 minutes, with an outside temperature of just 20 degrees, the insides of cars and conservatories can reach heats of up to 45 degrees – life threatening for dogs.
The advice given is to leave dogs at home in hot weather with plenty of shady areas and water. If you see a dog at risk of heat stroke, the RSPCA advise you to dial 999 for the police to assist in rescuing the dog.
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