It might be the hottest August Bank Holiday ever - don't forget about your dog 🐶
DAVID Kent was convicted of animal cruelty this week after leaving his cockapoo in a hot car for two hours.Whatever you get up to this Bank Holiday weekend, do not leave your dog in a hot carKent, a retired college lecturer once honoured by the Queen for community service, claimed he left water for the dog, and a window open.
In our poll, carried out by Petplan, one 21 per cent of dog owners admit to their pet having suffered heatstroke. Obese dogs, those with thick coats, dogs that are dressed up, very young pets and those with existing breathing problems are also at higher risk.“Leaving your dog in a hot car is a recipe for disaster. Parked cars can heat up like a greenhouse. Dogs lose heat by panting, so if there is little airflow and the temperature rises quickly, they struggle to cool down.
MEET Russell Crow, a rook rescued by Helen Motteram after he was found injured by the side of a road.
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