IMPORTANT! If it is too hot for you it is too hot for your pet. Some days are best spent indoors by an air conditioner. On those days just rent a movie and chill. Be familiar with the signs of overheating and impending heat stroke. If your dog demonstrates any signs of overheating cool him down gradually and take him to your veterinarian. Remember to never leave a dog in a parked car. Click here to learn just how hot it can get.
8. Always carry water Make sure that whenever you leave home, you carry plenty of water for your dog. A quart of bottled water can easily be frozen and kept cool in an insulated bag.
1. Find some shade How can you cool his personal space? I recommend an outdoor thermometer in the shade to help you find the most comfortable area for your dog. While a large tree may not be available, even a small patio area has room for a canvas canopy. Collapsible shade tents are readily available at home and garden stores and can be folded and unfolded as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian – they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. Reviewed by:
6. Ice that drink On a hot day, you take a cool drink. Dont you think your dog would like one too? Simply keep their water fresh and cool it by replenishing it often. You can add ice to the water bowl to help lower the temperature.
Cooling Your Dog Down
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1 Wipe your dog’s ears and paws with a tepid
How to Cool a Dog Down Quickly (and save their life) | Hot weather dog care pt 4
Looking for quick advice on how to cool your dog down? Many pet parents are unaware of how quickly and how commonly heat stroke in dogs occurs, a potentially fatal condition with a mortality rate of about 50%.
Too often, animals walk inside our veterinary office displaying signs of severe heat exhaustion, without their owner even knowing that something was wrong. Other times, concerned pet parents call the office for advice on how to cool down a dog quickly because their pet collapsed out on a hike, or is found unresponsive after being left in a car. (Never, under any circumstances, leave your dog in a car unattended.)
While your veterinarian will always know what’s best for your dog’s needs based on their unique medical history, these are the same general instructions I’d give my own veterinary clients to help them safely cool down a dog overheating.