Dog experts issue stark 30 minute warning to pet owners to know in summer

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Pet experts have issued a stark algae warning to dog owners as it only takes 30 minutes for serious health complications to take effect.With the amount of open water across Scotland, many pet owners take their dogs for a dip in the lochs and lakes that surround the nation.

However, one big problem in summertime is that various bacteria can grow in water and bloom on its surface.Algae is a common part of many lochs and lakes and this can be extremely dangerous to dogs particularly as it spreads in warm weather.

In these conditions, it is important that our pets are cared for appropriately to reduce any potential life-threatening health risks.And as the warm weather is finally returning to Scotland, many Brits will be making the choice to stay here or jet off to other holiday hotspots.However, with record-breaking temperatures expected to hit Europe this week as the Charon heatwave shows off 48C, the scorching weather across the continent is set to last until the end of this month.In this year alone, 60 dogs have reportedly suffered heat-related deaths, whilst another 203 have been rescued from heat complications.The experts at Puppy Hero have outlined the most typical risks to our canine friends throughout summer.

In order to do this, they examined a number of threats and determined which are the most dangerous, and how to keep dogs safe this season.Read on below to find out more about some of the most dangerous threats to dogs this summer, including one that only takes half an hour to kill off a vital organ.Although your dog might like to take a dip, open water is particularly dangerous due to the depth and the strong currents, this could cause drowning.