UK Dog Owners Urged to Follow Heatwave Rules for Furry Friends Safety

Britain braces for its first heatwave this summer, with temperatures soaring up to 33°C. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) advises UK dog owners on how to keep their pets safe during such extreme conditions.

The RSPCA recommends walking dogs in early morning or late evening when it’s cooler. They also advise checking pavement temperature by placing hands on it before taking your pet out. Never leaving dogs unattended in vehicles is another crucial rule, as per the charity.

According to Steve Kocher, Deputy Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, UK temperature records could be broken over the bank holiday weekend. He predicts temperatures of 30°C on Saturday and 32°C on Sunday in the south, with a peak of 33°C forecasted for southern England and Midlands on Monday.

The warm, dry, sunny weather is expected to dominate much of the UK, but Northern Ireland and western Scotland may experience more clouds and showers during the weekend.