Beware heat stroke danger of a hot dog

My Old English sheepdog is nine months old and has his first summer this year. What are the main hazards to be aware of?

- DR DAVID GRANT

There are some serious hazards, but I would emphasise that, with foresight, all are treatable or preventable. An obvious one is heatstroke, and not just dogs left in cars.

The majority I have seen were dogs out for a walk in the midday sun on warm days. This is particularly dangerous for flat-faced dogs, but also dogs like yours with thick coats.