The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, after the temperature reached 32.2C on Tuesday afternoon.
The previous high for the year was 31.6C, which was recorded on Sunday.
An amber extreme heat warning is also set to last until Friday, with the mercury expected to climb as high as 33C (91.4F) in parts of the country.
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With this in mind, many pet owners have been trying to cool their dogs down.
But there is confusion as to whether you can give your pooch ice cubes.
According to the charity Blue Cross, you can give your dogs ice cubes as long as they are healthy.
They said the ice cubes need to be an appropriate size for your dog due to choking risk.
The Blue Cross' head of veterinary science recommends adding xylitol-free peanut butter, salmon or tuna in an ice cube tray alongside some water.
However, they say if your dog is suffering from heatstroke, you should not give them ice and should instead cool them with water and contact your vet immediately
Liverpool based dog first aider Yvonne Jones has also spoken on the matter and says that if the animal is displaying no signs of heatstroke then it is safe to give them frozen treats, ice cubes and doggy ice cream.
The 46-year-old explained: "One post that I see frequently shared with regards to ice cubes and frozen treats is well-meaning but a little misleading.
"As what usually happens with these things, the original poster unfortunately misinterpreted what was said by the vet and, when recounting the advice, missed a crucial element of the advice - that the advice was specific to dogs who are experiencing hyperthermia/heatstroke."
Some signs of heatstroke in dogs are:
- Excessive, vigorous panting
- Agitation
- Dark red, sticky/tacky gums
