26/05/2026
This post is borrowed from the UK, but we think it's relevant to Irish Dogs too!!
If you are walking a dog tomorrow or over the next few days - go out in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler. DO NOT walk a dog during the hottest parts of the day.
Don’t run or cycle with your dog when it’s hot.
DO NOT leave them in the car or tied up in the heat!
Pavements can get very hot! You know the saying, "it's hot enough to fry an egg!" Imagine what that does to your poor dogs' feet! If the ground is too hot to touch with your hand for five seconds, it’s too hot for paws!
Source: RSPCA
