Extreme temperatures causing rise in heatstroke among pets, UK vets warn

Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but they are now being affected at rest

Extreme temperatures are causing heatstroke in pets even when they are restricted to homes and gardens, vets have warned, as parts of the UK enter a third heatwave of the year.

Experts say that in the past cases of heatstroke in pets typically occurred when owners walked their dogs in the heat of the day or left them in a hot car, but cases are now being seen in animals resting at home.

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