The attached sun shade protects your four-legged friend from the suns rays up to UV50, while the elevatedposition provides all-round ventilation to keep them cool as a cucumber all day long. There’s a dog paddling pool to keep your furry pal chilled out in the heat and a pet grooming set to help out those who haven’t yet made it to the groomers and are in desperate need of a trim (aren’t we all? Dogs can struggle to regulate their body temperature in hot weather and it’s not uncommon for dogs to suffer from heatstroke, so it’s up to us to make sure they have the kit available to stay refreshed. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the raised position provides ventilation to keep your dog cool, and it's quick and easy to set up and take down.

It’s not just dogs who can have all the fun this summer, either – there are plenty of cat accessories launching in the new range, too.

Our furry friends also need extra special care during the heat, and Lidl has just the thing to help dogs everywhere stay in the shade in style.

And for something a little bit stronger, try a Palo Cortado dry sherry – a delectable alternative to whisky – or a cheeky canned negroni. Pampered felines will love the fuchsia pink scratching post, plush cat bed and the Grumpy Cat cat toy. Bold and velvety reds along with warming spicy tipples are my go-to choices for crisp evenings and firework frolics.With summer well and truly here and the mercury set to rise to heatwave levels this week, it’s not just ourselves we need to think about keeping cool. If you think baked chicken and cabbage sounds, well, a bit pedestrian, this is definitely not the case. LIDL is selling a dog bed that helps keep your pet warm so they won’t freeze their paws off this winter.