Vet's warning to dog owners over coronation weekend as common party mistake could make your pet seriously ill | The Sun

AS CORONATION celebrations get underway, dog owners could make a common mistake that might see their pet get seriously ill.

With more than a million revellers expected to line the streets of London, animal welfare should be prioritised this weekend, a vet warned.

While the celebrations will be in good spirit, one dog behaviourist claimed leaving your pet at home might be a better option.

Caroline Spencer, a dog expert at ProDog Raw, told The Mirror that the massive crowds could overwhelm the animals.

She said: "I do not think dogs should be taken to the Coronation unless they are service or assistance dogs.

"Ultimately, you must think about your dog's needs, as opposed to your wants.

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"London will be extremely busy and this can be stressful for dogs – particularly those prone to reactivity."

Today's weather is predicted to reach a high of 16 degrees with possible spurts of sunshine, so if pet lovers planned to take their dogs out Caroline urged that water points should be nearby.

The behaviourist also recommended that all owners remained vigilant throughout the day to prioritise their dog's welfare.

She said: "It's important that you understand signs of stress so you can help to ease their anxieties and make them comfortable on the day.

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"This includes panting, their tongue being turned up at the end or spoon-shaped, licking their lips, a tense muzzle and forehead, their ears being pinned back, dilated pupils, bloodshot eyes and diarrhoea.

"Should you notice any signs of stress in your dog, it's important that you remove them from the situation as quickly as possible and help to calm them down."

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