FACT -

• Dogs and Cats do not sweat!  They pant to lower their body temperature.  The same principle of evaporation is used, but via panting.
• Dogs and Cats also seek cool surfaces to lay to draw heat from their bodies.

So What Does That Mean for Pet Owners & How Can You Keep Your Pet Comfortable?

1. Have multiple sources of water.  Particularly if the sun is going to warm it through exposure or if you have a water loving dog that is prone to knocking the water bowl over.  Dogs and Cats need water to aid their evaporation technique.
2. If a floor surface is too hot for you to walk on without shoes, then it is too hot for your pet too!  It floors me that I see people walking during the height of summer on the bitumen with shoes on, yet their pets have no protection at all!
3. Walk dogs in the cool of the evening or early morning to avoid dehydration
4. Try to keep your pet where they have lots of shade and ventilation
5. Provide a cool bed for your pet – an elevated dog bed on a frame works for both dogs and cats

4 Novel Ideas to Help Keep Your Pet Cool…

1. Kiddie pools are a gem!  Pop in the backyard for your pup (or kitty) to take a dip
2. Icy Poles are good for all! Make a broth that you can freeze and pop out for your pet to lick and cool down
3. Wet an old towel, ring and then freeze.  Pop it down for somewhere so your pet can seek it out to sprawl on
4. Spray a mist bottle of cool water on the underside of your pet, where there is least amount of hair – under their ‘armpits’, between back legs and tummy – (this works similar to running cold water on your wrists!).

Pop into our store to see the wide range of Water Bowls, Suspended Dog Beds, and automatic waterers for your pet today!

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