A “serious threat” warning has been issued to UK dog owners as Met Office forecasts sparked a level three cold alert from the UK Health Security Agency on Monday.
People have been urged to keep warm and check in on family and friends who may be more vulnerable to cold weather with sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice hitting parts of the UK this week.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a Government health agency, issued a level three cold alert on Monday in response to “severe winter weather”.
It warned that older people and those with pre-existing health conditions are particularly vulnerable during a cold snap, and stressed it could have a “serious impact” on people’s health.
It comes as the Met Office said all of England will continue to experience cold weather until 9am on Friday.
Amid sub-zero temperatures, Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has warned how frost, fog, snow and high winds can affect pets.
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