Temperatures are expected to reach the very high 20's this weekend.
Shade, water and getting them under the hose are some of the tips for keeping your dog cool during a heatwave.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach high 20's or 30 degrees this weekend.
Kildare Vet Des Groom is reminding pet owners that dogs take much longer to cool down than people.
But, he says the same rules don't apply to cats:
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