The hot weather in the UK and Ireland has led to shop and pub owners putting out water bowls for dogs. However, a vet nurse has warned about the dangers of these shared bowls.

A vet nurse named Jade made a video saying, 'Don't let your dogs drink from communal water bowls!' These bowls are any water bowls that many dogs can drink from.

Jade warned that these bowls can have bad germs. She said they can cause kennel cough, leptospirosis, and the canine papilloma virus.

Jade explained that you don't know if the water is fresh or when the bowl was last cleaned. Other animals can also drink from these bowls.

Jade said these bowls can have parasites like tapeworms and giardia, which can be spread by creatures like slugs.

The bowls can also have bacteria like salmonella and E.coli, which can make dogs sick.

Jade said, 'I know these bowls are put out for good reasons, but I advise dog owners not to let their dogs drink from them.'

If you want your dog to drink, take a travel bowl and water with you and stop to let them drink.

One TikTok user said they avoid shared water dishes because they think they might be bad for their dog.

Another user was surprised to see many dogs drinking from a shared bowl at their vet's office.

A pet shop owner said they only fill their water bowl when asked, so they can sanitize it for each dog.

One person said shared water bowls can be helpful for stray dogs.

If you live in an area with stray dogs, put out water in safe places and change it often.

A TikTok user said they always carry a travel bowl and water, and they think Jade's advice is good.