RSPCA confirms it's safe to give dogs ice cubes during hot weather for temperature regulation.

RSPCA confirms it's safe to give dogs ice cubes during hot weather: The RSPCA has settled the debate on whether owners should feed their dogs ice cubes to help them regulate their body temperature and avoid heat stroke. Dogs, who cannot sweat through their skin, rely on panting and releasing heat through their nose and paw pads to regulate their body temperature. Feeding ice cubes is a safe way to help them cool down, according to the RSPCA.

July 29, 2024
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