I have heard of a lot of dogs dieing these days from heat stroke and just wondered how your dog says cool. I keep a kiddie pool in his outdoor kennel and change the outdoor water 3-4 times with 2 slivers of ice. Inside i just keep his water cool.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?Here's some things i do to keep my dog cool!
Fresh Water and Shade
These are the two most important things a dog who spents any amount of time outside needs. Dogs dehydrate very quickly in the summer sun, so be sure to refill a large water dish often throughout the day. Even if your yard is well-shaded naturally, you will still need to erect some sort of shelter from the heat. Choose a spot that in the shade, or in an area that isn't under direct sunlight. Make sure it is large enough for air to pass freely through it.
Molded Plastic Pools and Sprinklers
These are great for cooling hot dogs off in the heat. Fill the pool up in a shaded area to keep the water from heating. Be sure and change the water often as well, to prevent mosquito larvae from taking up residence. The best size for a plastic pool is about eight to twelve inches (for larger dogs), less for short dogs. Make sure your dog is supervised at all times, and that a smaller dog can easily get in and out of the pool.
Sunscreen for pets
Dogs and cats can get sunburned, especially on the ears and nose, and they can get skin cancer just like people. Sport-type sunscreens should do because they’re more waterproof. Apply sunscreen to the ears and nose, the tender belly if your pet likes to lie on its back, and to the entire body if you have a short-haired, light-colored dog such as a white boxer or bull terrier. You can use spray-on sunscreen for the body, but remember to use plenty of it for thorough coverage.
Offer a lot of water
Be sure your pet always has access to fresh water, especially if you’re spending the day hiking or at the beach. You can consider adding ice cubes to water so that it stays cold longer, but don't flip your pooch a piece of ice to chew as a treat since it can break teeth.
Consider shaving
Should you shave your dog to help it keep cool? Golden-retriever owner and former professional dog groomer Virginia Parker Guidry of Spring Valley, Calif., says there are pros and cons.
“A lot of people have their dogs shaved in the summer, but I’m not entirely convinced it keeps the dog cooler,” she says. “The coat does insulate and it protects against sunburn, though I imagine it must be somewhat cooler when it’s shaved. It certainly makes the owners feel better, and it’s easier to care for, especially if the dog is in and out of the swimming pool, going to the beach or going camping.”
Because shaving the coat makes the dog more vulnerable to sunburn, Guidry recommends limiting the amount of time the dog spends in direct sun and applying sunscreen.
Nelson says shaving a pet's coat can help prevent mats, make them more comfortable in the heat and makes it easier to spot pesky fleas and ticks.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?it depends. what kind of dog is it?How does your dog stay cool in the summer?I like to mount icepacks on its back...How does your dog stay cool in the summer?depends,
my dog has cold fresh water every day when its hot and i have a huge fan on him and it has water in it so the dog is getting wet and fanned at the same timeHow does your dog stay cool in the summer?Panting.
Water.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?I always have water available and windows open and fans on. Also if it gets extremely hot, the paddling pool i usually out, she will go in there for a while.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?Dogs don't sweat, they pant to cool themselves. Baths, ice cubes in drinking water, water sprinkler, or bring them inside where the a/c is. My dog stays inside. Only goes out for walks.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?Well I have an air conditioner, that is on almost all day, our house is usually 68 F. So it's pretty cold, it's on right now because it's almost 80 F today.
I try my hardest to put ice cubes in Chaos's water dish, but he likes to play bob for the ice cubes, and they end up all over my floor, lol.
Right now he is in my room with me, with the air conditioner on. We just got back from playing some frisbee and he's worn out, lol.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?They stay cool by cold water and air conditioning. If they are out side they have cool water and shade and they pant.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?we have water misters hooked up in the dog yard and also use a kiddie pool. then i take an give each dog good cold water several times during the day. they enjoy playing in the pool and under the hose.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?take them a bath! and gave them lot lot of water and take good care of them!How does your dog stay cool in the summer?well i have a german sheppard and a japanese akita both are big dogs i live in calif and right now its 103 degrees i go outside twice a day and spray down my german sheppard with the hose, although my akita does not like the water but i have a hard plastic kids pool that i fill up with fresh water once every other day so when they get hot they sit in the pool, sometimes i fill the water can with ice that way they can lick the ice and cool down...good luck!How does your dog stay cool in the summer?let your dog be in a shaded area to rest, don`t take your pet on a walk if its hot , take your dog on a walk in the evenings in the mourning or evening after 4p.m where the sun`s hot rats are not high.dogs fur keeps the dog insulated not warmer so trimming the fur is not neccssesary.kk hope this help want more go to
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byeHow does your dog stay cool in the summer?I hose my dogs down on a regular basis, and have the fan on outside, and the misters on as well, so its pretty cool. I also bring them in the pool with me. Or i bring them in my room to stay cool. And i make sure there is plenty of ice water available for themHow does your dog stay cool in the summer?I keep their kiddie pool filled with cold water, and my dogs also enjoy doing things like lying in the shade, and digging down to cool mud or dirt to lie on.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?my dogs swim multiple times a day, which keeps them cool, and if they're hot when they come inside they like to lie in the shower (yes, I know it's weird) which is cool %26amp; dark. they also drink lots of water, and when they're outside, if not swimming or running around, they like to lie in the shade.How does your dog stay cool in the summer?%26quot;stay cool%26quot;
Heck my dog sits his but in front of the window half the day so he can work on his tan
I have a hairless dog, he enjoys the heat.. we're talking about a dog who will hide under the covers even if its 90 degrees out.
