Pet experts have revealed the nine dog breeds at gretest risk of suffering heatstroke during the hot spells.
The UK is currently in the midst of experiencing a glorious July heatwave - with temperatures soaring to nearly 30C on Merseyside this week.
However, the RSPCA have issued warnings to owners of particular breeds of dogs to urge them to refrain from walking their four legged friend in the sweltering conditions - as Birmingham Live reports.
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This is because certain dogs can find it particularly tough in the hot weather as the sunny spells can leave your pet vulnerable to a greater risk of heart failure, serious injury or even death.
Purebred dogs have twice the risk of crossbreeds - but the nine dog breeds the experts have identified as most at risk are varied.
The most vulnerable dog prone to suffer heatstroke is a chow chow as this breed of dog is 17 times more likely to suffer a heatstroke. This is closely followed by a Bulldog - which is 14 times more likely to suffer heastroke
Please see below the full list of dogs at risk during the hot weather:
Nine dog breeds most at risk during heatwave
- Chow chow
- Bulldog
- French bulldog
- French mastiffs
- Greyhounds
- King Charles Spaniels
- Pugs
- English Springer Spaniels
- Golden retrievers.
Emergency animal care provider Vets Now have said the rising temperatures leads to a spike in callouts as the risk of heat stroke in dogs increases.
The vet service warned that temperatures above 20C put dogs at risk, and that survival rates for dogs with heat stroke is just 50%.
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