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given a hack to help their pets this summer may actually be causing them to go into shock. An has warned could regret their decision to give their an ice cube to help them cool down this summer. On TikTok, SouthendDogTraining (@southenddogtraining1) said anyone looking after a dog should be warned of the potential dangers posed by ice cubes.

Adam Spivey, director and head trainer, who has a Trainer & Canine Communication Diploma, said: "This is a friendly reminder guys, ice cubes are incredibly dangerous. Please do not give these to your dogs if your has heatstroke.

"Every year, around this time, there's posts going around telling people how bad ice cubs are and how they can cause your to go into shock. No."

By giving your an ice cube, it can rapidly change their body temperature and cause them to go into shock, he says. Adam goes on to add that a can have ice cubes providing they're dropped into a water bowl.

He says there are frozen ice creams for and frozen yoghurts for so some frozen treats will be okay for your pet, reports .

The Blue Cross advice states: "If a is suffering from heatstroke, then you should not give them ice."

Instead, you should cool them with water and contact your vet immediately as heatstroke needs urgent treatment.

Warning signs of a heatstroke include excessive panting or drooling, low energy or lack of coordination, collapsing, purple gums and redness of the skin.

It's important to ensure your in summer two of the most important and easy ways to do this include providing constant access to shaded areas inside and out make sure there is always clean, cold water available.

The RSPCA says when , you should go out in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler and don't run or cycle with your when it's hot.