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:
Status Yellow Wind And Rain Warning In Effect This Morning
It expires for the Midlands and the rest of Leinster at 10 am.
Midlands Sisters Seriously Injured In M9 Crash Issue Update
Graiguecullen's Ella Hendricken and Niamh and Alma Kinsella were injured in the crash.
Primary School Councilling Sessions Likely To Be Rolled Out In Deis Schools
Laois students were included in the successful pilot programme.
Urgent Call For Progress On Proposed 20-Bed Midlands Hospice In Offaly
A recent vote saw all but one Offaly councillor back the project’s progression.
Laois Village Aiming For Major Parish Hall Redevelopment
Locals are setting up an limited company to oversee any works at Clonaslee's Parochial Hall.
Midlands MEP Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Women From Domestic Violence
Women’s Aid’s Femicide Watch raises awareness of the dangers women face.
Youth Mental Health Referrals Rise By 54% In Laois And Offaly
Referrals were by just under 40% in the first half of this year nationally.
Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation
Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.
