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How to keep your dog cool in summer

And the pooch products that really work. - by Caroline Zambrano
  • 27 Jan 2022

Summer and sunshine. What a great time for your dog! But heat and warmer weather can be a health hazard, so look to keep them cool with our top tips.

WATCH: Dr Harry meets Charlie Albone and Juliet Love's adorable puppies!

1. Walk your dog in the early morning or evening, when it's cooler. Ruffwear Grip Trex dog boots can also protect their paws against rough or hot surfaces.

Dog boots

2. Keep up their supply of cool, fresh water. Use a dog bowl such as this food-safe one, handmade in Australia by The Paw Co.

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...or a Drinkwell pet fountain for a free-falling stream.

Petsafe Water Fountain

3. Make sure your pooch has shade in the yard like with this sheltered dog bed. Better yet, keep them indoors to enjoy your aircon.

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4. For a cool snack, ice blocks with beef or vegie stock are a treat!

5. Throw a beach or pool pawty. But remember, dogs aren't natural-born swimmers, so stay safety alert, from using a dog life-jacket to watching for strong ocean currents.

6. Don't have a pool yet? Why not invest in a pool for your pooch and throw in a Zeus k9 Fitness Hydro floating dog toy for extra fun!

Dog in pool

Keep your pooch cool with a pool pawty

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7. Consider investing in a humble dog hat, or keep them cool on a puppy cooling mat.

8. Talk to your vet about sunscreens to protect their skin. Try Dr Zoo's Natural Zinc-Free Sun Cream.

9. Never leave dogs unattended in a car. They can die in six minutes!

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