Britain spends ages complaining about the rain and cold – then as soon as the temperature rises, we have a whole new set of issues.
Yes, there are ice creams in the park, BBQs and your favourite summer outfits. But there may also be sleepless nights , concern over preventing your little ones from over-heating, sunburn, sunstroke, dehydration and a general sense of irritability.
And let's face it, if us adults struggle when the mercury hits the thirties, what must it be like for our pets and little ones?
Many dogs in particular tragically succumb to heat-related deaths during the summer months, and many go unreported, meaning there's no number for how widespread this problem is.
And although it's rare there are cases of young children being left in cars and dying due to the heat, too.
According to the RSPCA , even parking in the shade with the window slightly open can result in death.
"When it’s 22 degrees, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour."
So if you see a dog or child shut in a car during the summer months – especially if it looks as if it's ailing – you might be tempted to release it, possibly by smashing a window.
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