Yes. Heatstroke is one of the most serious dangers dogs face during hot weather, and it can become life-threatening very quickly.

Dogs cool themselves mainly by panting, which is far less effective than sweating. On very hot days they can struggle to regulate their body temperature.

Common signs of heatstroke include:

* Heavy panting
* Excessive drooling
* Bright red gums
* Weakness
* Vomiting
* Collapse
* Confusion

If you think your dog is suffering from heatstroke, move them somewhere cool immediately, offer small amounts of water and contact your vet as soon as possible.

Never leave a dog inside a parked car, even for a few minutes. Temperatures inside vehicles can rise dangerously fast.You can use cooling pads to cool your dog.

At Cool Tails London, we always put your dog’s welfare first by adapting our walks and activities during periods of extreme heat.