The Clinical Director of Cheshire Pet Sandbach has stressed the need to keep pets out of the heat and also rearrange appointments if necessary during the high temperatures.

Rachel Booth, Clinical Director of Cheshire Pet Sandbach said: "With amber weather warnings forecast for the next three to four days due to extremely high temperatures, please be very careful to protect your pet from heat stress.

"Whilst our clinics have air conditioning, Elworth's waiting room and consult rooms still struggle to stay cool.

"We will have water available on request, but for brachycephalic patients (short nose, flat faced breeds) it is best to not take them out in this heat at all.

The Practice Director of a Sandbach veterinary practice has stressed the need to keep pets out of the heat and also rearrange appointments if necessary during the high temperatures.

Rachel Booth, Practice Director of Cheshire Pet Sandbach said: "With amber weather warnings forecast for the next three to four days due to extremely high temperatures, please be very careful to protect your pet from heat stress.

"Whilst our clinics have air conditioning, Elworth's waiting room and consult rooms still struggle to stay cool.

"We will have water available on request, but for brachycephalic patients (short nose, flat faced breeds) it is best to not take them out in this heat at all.

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"The same applies for other high risk patients such as the very young or elderly, any with existing heart conditions or other illnesses and any pets who are carrying excess weight.

"It applies to dogs, cats, rabbits and any small mammals. Certain medications can also affect tolerance of heat.

"Please let us know if you'd like to rearrange your non urgent appointments. Patient safety always comes first."

Cheshire Pet Sandbach has also reissued its warning about not walking dogs in the heat.

"Unless it's a super early walk, it's best not to go, it's not worth the risk of potentially fatal heat stroke.

"No dog ever suffered from missing some walks, but walking in this heat can be fatal.

"If you are at all worried about your pet in this heat, please act quickly and contact us for advice ASAP. We are here to help however we can. If you're worried about your pet, you can call Cheshire Pet Sandbach on 01270 765555.

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The British Veterinary Association added: "Unlike humans, dogs are unable to cool down quickly through sweating, making them vulnerable to overheating.

"Even a very short walk in the middle of the day or being locked in a car for a few minutes can prove to be fatal, " said a spokesperson.

"Flat-faced breeds such as English or French bulldogs and pugs are at even greater risk, as their short muzzles can make breathing difficult, and therefore they struggle to cool down through panting, which is a dog's main way to cool its body temperature. Overweight animals and densely coated animals are also at increased risk.

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"Like dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs cannot sweat or pant to regulate their body temperature and cool down, which is why it's important that their hutch or run isn't exposed to direct sunlight at any time of the day. "

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