The UK is experiencing a bout of sweltering weather after being met with a July heatwave.
There are signs that it will come to an end at the weekend, but until then, the heat can create uncomfortable conditions for both humans and their pets.
While advice has been issued on when not to walk dogs in the blistering temperatures, there are also ways to look after our smaller four-legged friends in the heat too.
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Veterinary charity PDSA has issued expert advice on caring for rabbits and guinea pigs in the summer.
In the wild, rabbits would spend the hottest part of the day underground in their cool burrows, coming out to feed in the morning and evening.
Guinea pigs also struggle in the heat and aren’t built for basking in the sun.
And these pets will especially struggle if they’re kept in wooden hutches or sheds outdoors, that can heat up rapidly.
Which pets can feel the heat?
Any pet can overheat in hot weather, PDSA warns.
You’ll need to be extra careful with long-haired breeds – with some rabbits…
