Some parts of the UK are set to see highs of up to 35 degrees this week. Humans aren't the only ones who need to stay cool.
With a second heat wave set to sweep across the country,some pet will also be able to escape the sweltering weather. It's important to have some simple tricks ready.
The RSPCA warns against leaving pets unattended in hot cars, conservatories, outbuildings, or caravans on warm days, even for short periods of time.
With an outside temperature of 22 degrees, these environments can rapidly heat up to 47 degrees, which can be lethal.
Most cats and dogs seek shade and drink more water to protect themselves on hot days, but there are countless creative ways to keep your pet cool.
Help your furry friend beat the heat with some of the best hacks for TikTok.
This first video is a great resource if you want to try out a few methods on your cat and find out which method works best for your cat.
Here, user @megleverett shares his top 10 ways to keep your cat cool when temperatures soar.
Their advice is to put ice cubes in the cat's water bowl, make sure there are plenty of places to drink water around the house, leave small puddles in the bath, and keep everything clean. Everything from making sure the curtains and blinds are closed.
One very simple solution is to keep cat treats in the refrigerator or freezer to cool, then take them out and feed them when needed.
They also recommend parking your cat next to a fan and not leaving the house between 10am and 3pm.
Another nifty hack @CosyTPlayz came up with is to mash up various fruits and vegetables in popsicle molds so the animal can have treats throughout her day. I am proposing.
First, cut strawberries, cucumbers, and blueberries into small chunks, mash them with a fork, and place them in candy molds.
Then TikToker fills the mold with water and puts the candy in the freezer where he chills for two hours.
Others have filmed themselves feeding their dogs, cats, and even guinea pigs with frozen treats.
Newfoundland owner Ted, who goes by the pseudonym @tedthenewfoundland, suggests a similar trick.
In addition to giving dogs regular watermelon popsicles, he suggests freezing chunks of cut watermelon or bananas for pets to eat when temperatures soar. doing.
Ted's owners also recommend buying your dog a wading pool or playing a game with a hose. (Note that in some countries the use of hosepipes is currentlyprohibited.)
Keep your dog on a dedicated pet cooling mat or wet towel. Putting on top is the old way. It takes time, but @moodyqueenbee goes one step further.
Instead, users recommend wetting several towels at once, wringing them out, rolling them, and putting them in the freezer together.
This innovative hack means you can take out cold towels when needed and replace them once the previous ones have thawed.
For more helpful ideas,visit the RSPCA website for more information on managing animal welfare in the summer.
