Top tips to keep your pets cool when it's hot outside
These may sound obvious, but they are good to know!
Although you might be set to enjoy the rise in temperatures this weekend, your pets could be struggling. To help you out, we have found the best ways to tell if your pet is struggling in the heat and how best to help them.
If you have a dog:
Symptoms:
Heavy panting.
Tongue and gums may be bright pink or red.
Tongue may loll out of their mouth.
They may seem disorientated.
They may vomit.
They may lie down more often than usual.
They may have a dry and tacky mouth with a mucus-like build up.
They may lift their feet awkwardly if the ground is too hot for them.
Tips and tricks to help:
Always make sure they have plenty of fresh water.
Avoid taking them out around midday and avoid exercise between 11am and 4pm.
Take water with you on walks.
Make sure they always have access to a shaded area.
Don’t feed your dog within an hour of exercise.
If your dog has little hair, apply sun lotion to their ears.
Invest in a cooling coat to keep their temperature down.
If they have a lot of hair, consider getting their hair cut to make the hot weather more bearable.
If you have a cat:
Symptoms:
Heavy panting.
Their tongue and gums may be bright pink or red.
They could start drooling.
They may lie down more often than usual and breathe heavily.
They may stumble and seem disorientated.
They may have sweaty paws.
They could vomit.
They could be restless.
They may excessively groom in an attempt to cool off.
Tips and tricks to help:
Make sure they always have plenty of fresh water.
Brush them regularly.
Use a fan to keep areas cool.
Ensure they have access to a shaded area.
Restrict your cat going outdoors in the hottest hours of the day.
Feed your cat little and often to ensure the food is not left out in the heat.
Apply sun lotion to their ears.
Never lock your pet in a car, no matter what the weather.
Animals can lose their appetites when they hot.
Animals can become irritable in the heat so do not annoy them.
These may sound obvious but they are good to know!
Now check out the best products on Amazon to keep your pets cool:
Cooling Mat
Price: From £18.53
Description: The dog cooling mat provides a fun spot for your furry friend to play and relax during the hot summer months while keeping them cool and comfortable.
Portable and Leakproof Water Bottle
Price: £8.99
Description: This pet water bottle is designed for easy on-the-go hydration for your dogs and cats. Its 550ml capacity provides ample storage for your pet. With the bottle's compact size and lightweight construction, it's perfect for walks, hikes, and travel adventures with your furry friend.
Canopy Bed
Price: £29.99
Description: The bed raises your pet around seven inches off the ground allowing airflow from all directions keeping your pet off wet, cold, hot and hard surfaces. The height off the ground helps your pet to easily get on and off the bed without any struggle. The attachable shade is made from high quality Polyester providing UV protection to your pet.
Cat Pool Toy with Fish Toys
Price: £8.68
Description: Cat pool toys provide a playful and stimulating environment for your cat, with floating fish that keep them entertained for hours, bringing back the joy of playtime.
Non-Slip Sprinkler Splash Pad
Price: £8.99
Description: Keep your dogs cool this summer with the pet bathing tub. This 2 in 1 pool can be used as a dog or kiddie pool or you can simply fill it up with your dog's favourite toys and let them enjoy.
Instant Cooling Pet Bandana
Price: £8.29
Description: The cooling bandana is a good way to protect your dog from heat stroke. Just soak the bandana in water and the special material inside will do its work.
Dog Paddling Pool
Price: £16.50
Description: At 80cm wide and 20cm high, it's the perfect size for dogs and can be filled with water in no time.
Paw Silicone Moulds
Price: £5.99
Description: Two pack of paw silicone moulds to create tasty, pet safe treats in the freezer to give your pets when it's warm.
Cooling Pet Toys
Price: £14.99
Description: Keep your pet cool with these summer cooling rubber dog toy with squeaker, perfect for keeping your pet comfortable on hot days. These durable toys are designed to encourage outdoor play and keep your pet cool during the summer.
Pet Crate Fan
Price: £17.99
Description: This portable pet crate fan provides a cooling and smoothing airflow whether at home or travelling. The metal hooks clips onto the crate quickly and easily to keep your pet cool. USB Cable for easy charging.
Petkin SPF15 Sunscreen Wipes
Price: £2.95
Description: Wipe all over your dog's body, especially on ears, nose, muzzle, pink skin areas, and the entire coat of light coloured or short haired dogs, anytime your dog is out in the sun.
SPF 50 Pet Sunscreen Lotion
Price: £22.90
Description: Specially formulated without zinc oxide to ensure safety for dogs, cats, and other pets whilst providing effective sun protection SPF 50. SPF 50 sunscreen provides comprehensive UVA and UVB protection for pets, helping prevent sunburn and skin damage.
Dog Cooling Vest
Price: From £9.99
Description: Once you wet the dog cooling vest and attach it to your pup, the 3 layers of unique microfibre fabric work. It absorbs and removes excess heat from the dog so he doesn't have to pant and cool down.
Lick Mat
Price: £6.99
Description: As well as being mentally stimulating and enriching for your pets, lick mats are great to pop in the freezer, to give your pet a nice cool treat in the hot weather.
Pet Water Dispenser
Price: £25.99
Description: This pet water dispenser uses gravity to slowly release water into the bowl, ensuring it doesn't overflow. When the water level in the bowl drops below a certain point, it automatically refills to save you from frequent refilling. Feeding by gravity is reliable because it does not require batteries or cords. So you won't have to worry about your pet going thirsty even during power outages.
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