Dog safety expert Chris Maxted of Dog-G8 warns that common misconceptions about winter weather could put pets at risk. He outlines temperature thresholds, from 4 degrees Celsius to below minus nine, at which dogs need coats or shorter walks.

Dogs Trust is warning owners that conkers and acorns, common across UK parks in autumn, can make dogs seriously ill or even prove fatal if eaten. The charity advises walking dogs on leads in conker-heavy areas and seeking urgent vet care if symptoms appear.

Sara Rowley of Vet's Kitchen explains that the colour and consistency of a dog's vomit can signal anything from a minor upset stomach to serious conditions like bloat. She advises seeking urgent vet care for dark, bloody or foamy vomit with a bloated abdomen.

Dogs Trust Basildon is warning there is no safe amount of time to leave a dog alone in a car during hot weather, as temperatures inside can rise dangerously within minutes and heatstroke can be fatal. The charity urges owners to walk dogs in cooler hours and call 999 if a dog is in distress.

Chris Maxted of motorhome dog gate supplier Dog-G8 warns many owners are unaware dogs should wait 48 hours after flea and tick treatment before swimming. He explains the pesticides can wash into waterways and harm wildlife.

New research from Agria Pet Insurance finds 14% of UK adults have faced a pet emergency without knowing what to do, while nearly a third worry about their first aid knowledge. Vet Dr Charlie Astle recommends a first aid kit and ensuring pet insurance is in place.