Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Someone posted this on fb and I thought it was useful. Maybe it could be made a sticky? http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dogtips.co%2F&h=8e76c The summer is the perfect time for you and your dog to get outside in the great outdoors and experience all that mother nature has to offer.The longer days are a natural blessing and give you the perfect excuse to spend quality time together. As the sun comes out and the temperature rises, it is very important to look after your dog’s health both at home and outside.Dogs, unlike us, can’t slip in to cooler clothes – so here are K9 Magazine’s top ten tips for keeping your dog cool and protected from the heat. 10 Top Tips on How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather Conditions * Make sure your dog has access to clean, fresh and cool water. It’s always best to have two bowls full, just in case one gets empty, knocked over or becomes dirty. Don’t be afraid to overdo it with the water and if you are leaving the dog alone for any amount of time – perhaps whilst you nip out to the shops – placing a few water bowls around the home so that your dog can easily get to them, also reduces the risk that they will knock one over. * Make sure that there is a nice shady spot in the garden for your dog to rest and get away from the sun. A carefully placed umbrella or a leafy tree can provide ample shade or make sure a cosy porch is well ventilated and out of direct sunlight. During really hot times, it’s always best to keep your dog in the cool house rather than let them over heat through their desire to want to be outside with you. * Don’t walk your dog during the hottest part of the day. Try walking him first thing in the morning before the sun heats up or in the evening when the sun is losing its heat. It sounds so simple and so obvious but sadly many owners forget just how hot their dog can get when the sun is at its peak. * Walk him somewhere you know there are lots of trees and shaded paths. Avoid open fields and opt for wooded paths and shady areas. * When walking your dog make sure you have a large bottle of cool water with you at all times for if your dog does get hot. Dogs don’t sweat like us and pant to release heat. Having a nice cool drink will reduce your dog’s body temperature. * When walking your dog you need to take note of the surface that your dog is treading on. Certain kinds of pavement, asphalt and sand can burn your dog’s paws if really hot. Try the surface with your hand; if it’s too hot for you to place your hand, it’s way too hot for your dog’s paw pads. * You should never leave your dog unattended in a car, ever. But in hot weather it can prove a fatal mistake. The temperature inside a car increases rapidly and air supply is limited. Dogs don’t lose heat the same way as us, in fact they make the area they are in – if it is an enclosed, poorly ventilated area – they will make the space much, much hotter than it is already. * When driving in your car ensure your dog is sat in the shade and near a partially open window or air conditioning vent. On a long journey, prepare to make regular rest stops. * If you dog has a short, light coat you may need to apply sun cream to areas that may catch the sun i.e. Nose, paws, ears and anywhere that is pink. Most human sun cream is fine and non-toxic, just make sure you read the label first and use a SPF 15 + . * If your dog really suffers with the heat, you can get a dog jacket that keeps him cool. Some pet shops and online stores stock jackets that have specially made layers of fabric that trap in cool water and reflect light. Great if you take your dog sailing or on long walks, where he may be exposed to long hours of sunlight.Remember, dogs can die in hot weather. Keeping your dog cool in the heat can actually be a life saver. Other tips include: Having a paddling pool for them to dip their feet in, I use a kids plastic sandpit. Making icepops for them, some recipies to try are:- make up 1/2pint low salt gravy as normal, add 1/2 pint cold water, pour into a cake tray, add half a carrot to it, put in freezer and freeze. Take one large tin of tuna in springwater (could use other smellier fish such as mackerel), place in blender, use same tin to measure out one tin of cold water, blend together, place in cake tin, freeze. You could also try, mixing fruit and plain yoghurt to make a fruity youghurty one. Place things such as peanut butter, tuna etc in a kong and freeze that. Put icecubes in the dogs water bowl. Or give them to chew on. get the sprinkler out, if you dont have a hosepipeban. Edited May 23, 2012 by Storm & Angels Mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 nice find made it a sticky for you, some good info xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<3Jess<3 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Firstly thats a fab site loads of info about everything.. One tip I recently read about for keeping dogs cool in the hot weather was to dampen a scarf and place around the neck of the dog... this does look cool also on a husky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achelow Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Nadia wouldn't be without her cooling jacket in the summer - but then again the temperatures we face of 40+ (with lows of 30s at night) are a different matter altogether I guess.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 nice find made it a sticky for you, some good info xxxx Thanks Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 At the beach (with my hubby) With a Pool Frozen water bottle and Fan (dirty fan apparently) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Frozen water bottle is an awesome idea. I'm going to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshi Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for posting the frozen water bottle.... can't wait to try it with Toshi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabien&Abs Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Frozen water bottle is an excellent idea. Sabien likes having ice cubes as a treat!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Frozen water bottle is definitly FTW we have 6 in the freezer so when one melts the next one comes out Also their own personal fan too the big square ones work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIOTcore Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 frozen water bottle, possibly the most simplest answer and i didn't think of it...man i'm thick! I spray kiz with cool water that seems to cool her down...after all the running around thinking that it's a game with water. I'mma try the frozen water bottle idea though fersure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya-Meika&Keeva Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I have a ProSelect Crate Fan for my two. It hooks onto the side of the crate and runs on batteries. It has ice pack cartridges that you attach to it so it feels like air-conditioning for dogs. You can get them on eBay. They are fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I have a ProSelect Crate Fan for my two. It hooks onto the side of the crate and runs on batteries. It has ice pack cartridges that you attach to it so it feels like air-conditioning for dogs. You can get them on eBay. They are fantastic I totally want one now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason P. Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 i put a fan next to his bed - works good until he notice i shut it off! frozen water bottle is ingenious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris newbold Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I bought a plastic sandpit from Argos ( its shaped like a blue apple) it has a top & bottom so seperated it so got two for the price of one and gave 1 to my son (who's dog it is) Dakota loves paddling in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyes Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Kara likes the hose pipe and her water bowl. I wondered why she stood in it...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 bumping this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaVikingsDemon Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Someone posted this on fb and I thought it was useful. Maybe it could be made a sticky? http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dogtips.co%2F&h=8e76c The summer is the perfect time for you and your dog to get outside in the great outdoors and experience all that mother nature has to offer.The longer days are a natural blessing and give you the perfect excuse to spend quality time together. As the sun comes out and the temperature rises, it is very important to look after your dog’s health both at home and outside.Dogs, unlike us, can’t slip in to cooler clothes – so here are K9 Magazine’s top ten tips for keeping your dog cool and protected from the heat. 10 Top Tips on How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather Conditions * Make sure your dog has access to clean, fresh and cool water. It’s always best to have two bowls full, just in case one gets empty, knocked over or becomes dirty. Don’t be afraid to overdo it with the water and if you are leaving the dog alone for any amount of time – perhaps whilst you nip out to the shops – placing a few water bowls around the home so that your dog can easily get to them, also reduces the risk that they will knock one over. * Make sure that there is a nice shady spot in the garden for your dog to rest and get away from the sun. A carefully placed umbrella or a leafy tree can provide ample shade or make sure a cosy porch is well ventilated and out of direct sunlight. During really hot times, it’s always best to keep your dog in the cool house rather than let them over heat through their desire to want to be outside with you. * Don’t walk your dog during the hottest part of the day. Try walking him first thing in the morning before the sun heats up or in the evening when the sun is losing its heat. It sounds so simple and so obvious but sadly many owners forget just how hot their dog can get when the sun is at its peak. * Walk him somewhere you know there are lots of trees and shaded paths. Avoid open fields and opt for wooded paths and shady areas. * When walking your dog make sure you have a large bottle of cool water with you at all times for if your dog does get hot. Dogs don’t sweat like us and pant to release heat. Having a nice cool drink will reduce your dog’s body temperature. * When walking your dog you need to take note of the surface that your dog is treading on. Certain kinds of pavement, asphalt and sand can burn your dog’s paws if really hot. Try the surface with your hand; if it’s too hot for you to place your hand, it’s way too hot for your dog’s paw pads. * You should never leave your dog unattended in a car, ever. But in hot weather it can prove a fatal mistake. The temperature inside a car increases rapidly and air supply is limited. Dogs don’t lose heat the same way as us, in fact they make the area they are in – if it is an enclosed, poorly ventilated area – they will make the space much, much hotter than it is already. * When driving in your car ensure your dog is sat in the shade and near a partially open window or air conditioning vent. On a long journey, prepare to make regular rest stops. * If you dog has a short, light coat you may need to apply sun cream to areas that may catch the sun i.e. Nose, paws, ears and anywhere that is pink. Most human sun cream is fine and non-toxic, just make sure you read the label first and use a SPF 15 + . * If your dog really suffers with the heat, you can get a dog jacket that keeps him cool. Some pet shops and online stores stock jackets that have specially made layers of fabric that trap in cool water and reflect light. Great if you take your dog sailing or on long walks, where he may be exposed to long hours of sunlight.Remember, dogs can die in hot weather. Keeping your dog cool in the heat can actually be a life saver. Other tips include: Having a paddling pool for them to dip their feet in, I use a kids plastic sandpit. Making icepops for them, some recipies to try are:- make up 1/2pint low salt gravy as normal, add 1/2 pint cold water, pour into a cake tray, add half a carrot to it, put in freezer and freeze. Take one large tin of tuna in springwater (could use other smellier fish such as mackerel), place in blender, use same tin to measure out one tin of cold water, blend together, place in cake tin, freeze. You could also try, mixing fruit and plain yoghurt to make a fruity youghurty one. Place things such as peanut butter, tuna etc in a kong and freeze that. Put icecubes in the dogs water bowl. Or give them to chew on. get the sprinkler out, if you dont have a hosepipeban. Very good post! We do those things on the list, except we don't have a little pool for them but take them to the creek or river instead. Czar actually looks forward to summer as he gets his icey pops treats which he loves-and he knows that word, too! We always keep in mind the surface temperature when walking him, thats a good point to bring up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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