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Are Strong Fans Bad for Dogs?
Strong fans are bad for dogs.
Strong fans can blow a small dog off balance, kick up dust and allergies, and generally make your dog feel uncomfortable.
In short, do not use strong fans around dogs or puppies.
If you must use a strong fan in a room, keep your dog in a safe place where he or she cannot be bothered or blown away.
Cool your dog with a damp towel
Ordinarily, you would use a towel to dry off your dog. But to cool down your hot dog, you are going to do the opposite.
A damp towel is the perfect solution to cooling down a hot dog.
For larger dogs you’ll want to grab a bath towel. For smaller pups, a dish towel will do.
Soak the towel in cool water until it’s saturated. Next, you’ll want to squeeze out any excess water, so the wet towel doesn’t drip all over your dog and floor.
Now, you want to place the damp towel on your dog. In particular, his underbelly, inner thighs or neck – these spots cool your dog down quickest.
If you are toweling down your dog inside, make sure you ring out any excess water – you don’t want puddles of water on your floor!
Don’t want your good bath towels smelling like wet dog?
Buy your dog his own towel!
These microfiber towels are what I use to dry my dog. Not only are they super-absorbent, but they also dry quicker than a traditional cotton towel.
Do Cats Like Fans Blowing On Them?
Spare a thought for your dog – he’s suffering just as much as you, and he’s basically wearing a fur coat!
Want to stop your dog from overheating? Check out these 13 tricks to keep your pup cool and comfortable when the temperature rises.
Also, your dog is more likely to drink water that is a cold temperature.[3].
Adding ice cubes to your dog’s water bowl is a quick way to lower the water temperature.
Freezable water bowls have an ice pack-like gel inside. When you add water, the bowl will chill the water. No more ice cubes!
What if you are away from home? Consider using a collapsible bowl or dog water bottle to offer your dog a refreshing drink while on the go.