The summer has arrived in Britain and temperatures rose to hit 31.6C at Heathrow in London over the weekend. Forecasters predict the hot spell of weather to last for much of the week ahead. If the weather feels too hot for you, it is certainly too hot for your pet as well.
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When temperatures surge, pet owners should be aware of heatstroke, which is also known as heat stress.
A number of cats, dogs and other pets may be affected by the condition and need veterinary care as a result.
Pet owners may not recognise the symptoms of heatstroke and therefore only seek help in the eleventh hour.
Express.co.uk has compiled a list of techniques to recognise signs of heat stress in your pet.
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How to tell if your pet is struggling with heat stress
The normal body temperature for many pets differs, but for cats and dogs, it is between 37C to 39C.
Heatstroke will likely occur when their temperature rises above 40C.
Above this temperature, pets cannot use their body’s natural cooling system.
If your pet is becoming stressed by the heat, you may begin to notice symptoms such as: