Summer is here – but so are hot weather hazards

From heatstroke and sunburn to insect bites and flystrike, it’s important to protect pets from summer-related dangers so they can enjoy the new season safely.

- with PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing

Warm, sunny days are lovely, but too much sun or heat can be extremely dangerous for our canine companions -especially for flat-faced breeds and overweight dogs, who find it more difficult to cool themselves down.

Apply pet safe suncream to pink noses and areas of exposed skin to prevent sunburn.

During hot weather, it’s important to give your doggy plenty of shade and fresh, cool water to drink and make sure they go for walks during the cooler times in the day, such as at dawn or dusk. However, skip the walk altogether if it's hot all day.

It's also important to bear in mind that playing games outside when it's hot can be very dangerous.