{"id":4424,"date":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T07:14:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T07:14:42","slug":"will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Will wetting my dog cool it down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Will_wetting_my_dog_cool_it_down\" title=\"Will wetting my dog cool it down?\">Will wetting my dog cool it down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cool_down_a_dog\" title=\"What is the fastest way to cool down a dog?\">What is the fastest way to cool down a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Does_spraying_a_dog_with_water_cool_them_down\" title=\"Does spraying a dog with water cool them down?\">Does spraying a dog with water cool them down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#How_can_I_cool_my_dog_down\" title=\"How can I cool my dog down?\">How can I cool my dog down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Does_a_fan_help_cool_a_dog\" title=\"Does a fan help cool a dog?\">Does a fan help cool a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_too_hot\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is too hot?\">How can you tell if a dog is too hot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Is_it_safe_to_give_dogs_ice_cubes_in_hot_weather\" title=\"Is it safe to give dogs ice cubes in hot weather?\">Is it safe to give dogs ice cubes in hot weather?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Should_I_leave_a_fan_on_for_my_dog_at_night\" title=\"Should I leave a fan on for my dog at night?\">Should I leave a fan on for my dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Do_fans_bother_dogs\" title=\"Do fans bother dogs?\">Do fans bother dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Why_is_my_dogs_body_so_hot\" title=\"Why is my dog\u2019s body so hot?\">Why is my dog\u2019s body so hot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_really_hot\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog is really hot?\">What does it mean when your dog is really hot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Should_I_leave_fan_on_for_dog\" title=\"Should I leave fan on for dog?\">Should I leave fan on for dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#Does_putting_a_fan_in_front_of_AC_help\" title=\"Does putting a fan in front of AC help?\">Does putting a fan in front of AC help?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down\/#How_do_you_keep_a_dog_cool_in_a_heatwave\" title=\"How do you keep a dog cool in a heatwave?\">How do you keep a dog cool in a heatwave?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_wetting_my_dog_cool_it_down\"><\/span>Will wetting my dog cool it down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wet your dog\u2019s coat or drench a towel in cool, but not really cold, water and drape it over your dog. This will really help in lowering body temperature and is a crucial step in cooling down a dog suffering from heatstroke before getting them to the vets.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-cool-down-a-dog-kennel\/\">How do you cool down a dog kennel?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-fastest-way-to-cool-down-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cool_down_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to cool down a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to cool a dog down fast<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Move your dog to a cooler location + encourage them to drink.<\/li>\n<li>Spray and soak their coat with tepid, lukewarm water.<\/li>\n<li>Blow air over your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Ice pack your dogs groin, armpits + neck area.<\/li>\n<li>Placing soaked towels over your dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"does-spraying-a-dog-with-water-cool-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_spraying_a_dog_with_water_cool_them_down\"><\/span>Does spraying a dog with water cool them down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fill a spray bottle with water and cool your dog by spraying under the legs, on the belly and paws for some instant relief. Be aware though that some dogs may be frightened of the spray action of the bottle so you\u2019ll need to train them to accept this without fear, just like most new things we introduce them to.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-cool-my-dog-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_cool_my_dog_down\"><\/span>How can I cool my dog down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to keep dogs cool<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Encourage them to stay in shaded areas and away from direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Put down damp towels for them to lie on.<\/li>\n<li>Fill a hot water bottle with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>Put the garden sprinkler on.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a paddling pool in the shade for them to splash about in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191700\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-cool-my-dog-down.png\" alt=\"How can I cool my dog down?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-cool-my-dog-down.png 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-cool-my-dog-down-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-cool-my-dog-down-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-cool-my-dog-down-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HfQhpJgCz8o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-a-fan-help-cool-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_fan_help_cool_a_dog\"><\/span>Does a fan help cool a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breeze or fan is particularly helpful in cooling by evaporation. Unfortunately, since dogs don\u2019t perspire much you may have to simulate this evaporation. Dogs do sweat (but not much).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-dog-is-too-hot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_too_hot\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is too hot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>8 Signs of Heat Stress in Your Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Excessive panting and short of breath.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in gum color or tongue (bright or dark red)<\/li>\n<li>Elevated body temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Increased pulse and heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive thirst.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation, stumbling or weakness.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-to-give-dogs-ice-cubes-in-hot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_give_dogs_ice_cubes_in_hot_weather\"><\/span>Is it safe to give dogs ice cubes in hot weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bottom Line. Giving your dog ice water and ice cubes is perfectly acceptable to keep them cool during the heat of the day providing: Your pet is not suffering from signs of overheating and\/or heat stroke.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-a-fan-on-for-my-dog-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_a_fan_on_for_my_dog_at_night\"><\/span>Should I leave a fan on for my dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your house has air conditioning, make sure you leave it on overnight. This will help to keep the room cool and will keep both you and your dog much more comfortable.\u00a0 For those that don\u2019t have air conditioning, try place a fan in front of where your dog sleeps and leave it on overnight.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tF_4aBGXk0Y\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-fans-bother-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_fans_bother_dogs\"><\/span>Do fans bother dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Science Behind a Fan Cooling a Dog Off<\/p>\n<p>When cool air hits our sweat, we may feel chilly. For dogs, the cool air that a fan provides doesn\u2019t work in the same way, because they don\u2019t sweat on most of their bodies. Dogs can sweat through their paws, so wet paws in front of a fan might feel a lot like what we experience.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-s-body-so-hot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_body_so_hot\"><\/span>Why is my dog\u2019s body so hot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fever can be described as a high body temperature due to infection or inflammation. Since dogs have body temperatures that are naturally higher than humans, fevers can often go undetected. The normal body temperature for canines is between 101 and 102.5 F, and if it rises to over 103 F it can be considered fever.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HfQhpJgCz8o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-is-really\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_really_hot\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog is really hot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A temperature of more than 103 F is considered a dog fever, although it can be 103 if a dog is very excited or stressed. When dogs have high temperatures that are the result of hot external temperatures or excessive exercise in humid conditions, the condition is referred to as hyperthermia or heat stroke.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-leave-fan-on-for-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_leave_fan_on_for_dog\"><\/span>Should I leave fan on for dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It would cost you more electricity, but most box fans are safe to operate for long periods of time unattended. Be sure that the fan is closed off enough that nothing is at risk of getting entangled in it. My parents leave our dog outside and he stays all day and night outside.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YeYGvfQvaiw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-putting-a-fan-in-front-of-ac-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_putting_a_fan_in_front_of_AC_help\"><\/span>Does putting a fan in front of AC help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a fan with your A\/C can significantly reduce the hot temps in your home \u2013 and reduce your energy bill. By positioning fans near window unit A\/Cs or near central air vents, you can circulate the cool air over a wider area.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><a class=\"u15227de240a241cdc3e200d1d15f2cef\" href=\"\/diseases\/frequent-question-how-do-you-stop-an-australian-cattle-dog-from-biting.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 3\/3 \/\/--><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_dog_cool_in_a_heatwave\"><\/span>How do you keep a dog cool in a heatwave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Overheating is a physiological and medical crisis.<\/li>\n<li>Provide lots of fresh water.<\/li>\n<li>Shade.<\/li>\n<li>Keep small caged animals indoors.<\/li>\n<li>NEVER leave any animal in a car, even \u201cfor just a few minutes\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t walk your dog on hot surfaces.<\/li>\n<li>Cool feet.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t shave double-coated dogs (or cats)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191701\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave.png\" alt=\"How do you keep a dog cool in a heatwave?\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave.png 2240w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-keep-a-dog-cool-in-a-heatwave-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will wetting my dog cool it down?What is the fastest way to cool down a dog?Does spraying a dog with water cool them down?How can I cool my dog down?Does a fan help cool a dog?How can you tell if a dog is too hot?Is it safe to give dogs ice cubes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-wetting-my-dog-cool-it-down.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4424"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4424"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191702,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4424\/revisions\/191702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}