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Doggie cooling down. Image supplied by author.
Doggie cooling down. Image supplied by author.

Found the latest heatwave a tad uncomfortable?

Well, if you want to imagine how heat affects your dog, picture yourself in a furry bear costume - but with bare feet - crossing a tar road in the heat of the day.

Add a lack of shade, water and excessive exertion to this ugly picture, and your dog could be heading for heat exhaustion, or even more seriously – heat stroke.

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