The RSPCA issues a warning after the "fit and healthy" dog collapses and dies after being strolled in the heat

The RSPCA issued a warning to pet owners after a "fit and healthy" dog collapsed and died after being walked around in the heat.

In the past five days, Britain has the charity for animal welfare warned of the heat and recommended to protect pets after that. a five year old dog died of heat stroke in northwestern England.

The dog owner had walked the dog at 9am when he was 21C, says the RSPCA.

A spokesperson for the Altrincham Cheshire branch of the badociation said: "This morning we were informed that a dog had died of heat stroke after being walked at 9 o'clock in the morning. morning when the temperature was 21 degrees.

"The dog was otherwise healthy

" Despite the many warnings about the heat, we still see dogs running the school, or as soon as the owners come in from work.

"We understand and the crucial nature of walking your dog, however keep in mind that walking at high temperatures can cause serious and irreversible damage, and in some cases death.

" Yesterday, the highest temperature was at 16h "It does not matter if your dog is white, young, not a bull breed or" accustomed to heat ". Be aware of his needs.

RSPCA warned against signs to watch for

Signs of heat stroke may include excessive panting, spreading, or convulsions

They may also have high body temperature, their tongue may be dark or bright red, they may have sticky or dry gums and there may be bloody diarrhea or vomiting.

To gradually lower the temperature of a dog, charity also advises to soak them in cold water.

The charity also warned of the dangers of leaving a dog in a car on a hot day, adding, "If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, dial 999.

dog, charity says that if the situation becomes critical for the dog, and the police are too far away or unable to attend, the first instinct of many people would be to get into a car.L & # 39, charity have warned that if someone decides to do so, however, they should be aware that without proper justification, this could be seen as criminal damage. The charity advised you to tell the police what you intend to do and why, take pictures of the dog and the names and numbers of witnesses.