The 10 Best Ways to Keep Dogs Safe and Cool in a Heatwave

Dogs regulate heat mainly through panting and only sweat through their paw pads, leaving them vulnerable when temperatures and humidity rise. Heatstroke can develop quickly during walks, car journeys or even time spent in a sunny garden.

Keeping a dog safe therefore requires more than placing a water bowl nearby. Owners need to change exercise routines, control the dog’s environment and recognise when ordinary panting has become a veterinary emergency.