"Never leave your dog in a hot car" says Scottish SPCA Chief Superintendent

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The Scottish SPCA has given advice on how to help pets handle the heat as temperatures soar in Scotland, with many pets expected to struggle with the conditions.As people prepare to deal with the hot weather, the Scottish SPCA are reminding people on what to do to keep pets cool with the hot temperatures.The animal welfare charity has reiterated that walking dogs during the peak time of the day is not a good idea and that walks should be done in the morning or late evening when it is cooler.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here.Scottish SPCA chief superintendent Mike Flynn has offered some tips on how to look after pets with some homemade inventions being key to the solution.He said: “Walk your dog first thing in the morning or last thing at night if it’s cool enough - remember if the pavement is too hot for your hand it’s too hot for their paws!

If in any doubt, skip the walk and take part in some enrichment activities at home instead.“Never leave your dog in a hot car – they can overheat and pass away in minutes.

Leaving a window down is not enough. Keep outdoor enclosures for small animals out of direct sunlight - pop a wet towel over the enclosure without blocking the ventilation to keep them extra cool.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s