The sun is shining and we are all feeling the heat with highs of 28 degrees according to the met office.
But it is not just us humans who will be struggling to cope with the high temperatures this summer. Our faithful pets will be susceptible to the heatwave we are having too.
Paisley-born weatherman, Sean Batty has a message for pet owners during this record breaking Scottish summer.
.@SeanBattyTV has issued a warning to pet owners not to leave animals in cars during high temperatures.
— STV News (@STVNews) July 21, 2021
He left a thermometer in a car for 30 minutes in 27C heat and just 30 minutes later, the temperature inside the car had rocketed to 47C. https://t.co/iwMffr7r51 pic.twitter.com/hC6ecHfZo4
Having left a thermometer in his car in the sunlight , the STV Meteorologist wanted to check how warm it could be inside a car. The temperature recorded was 47 degrees: a 20 degree difference from outside of the vehicle.
Renfrewshire veterinarians have been vocal about keeping your pets safe this summer.
Temperatures are set to soar to 30°C in some parts of the country today, which means the pavement could be as hot as 57°C. Before you go out with your dog try placing your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds. If you struggle to hold it down, it's too hot for your dog to walk on. pic.twitter.com/ozpUp0BSsB
— Vets Now (@VetsNowUK) July 21, 2021
Paisley’s, Love Street Vets have warned pet lovers not to walk dogs during the warmest part of the day and to keep them cool and hydrated.
Also adding that if your dog is overheating then you should cool them down in a bath or shower using cold water.
Kilbarchan Vets and VetsNow have also given tips for how to look after your pets in the extremely hot weather.
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