{"id":5023,"date":"2022-04-03T13:15:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T13:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:56:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:56:19","slug":"how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I keep my dog cool in extreme heat?"},"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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dog_cool_in_extreme_heat\" title=\"How do I keep my dog cool in extreme heat?\">How do I keep my dog cool in extreme heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#How_do_you_cool_down_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"How do you cool down a dog in heat?\">How do you cool down a dog in heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_hot_temperature_can_dogs_tolerate\" title=\"What hot temperature can dogs tolerate?\">What hot temperature can dogs tolerate?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_is_in_severe_heat\" title=\"What do I do if my dog is in severe heat?\">What do I do if my dog is in severe heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#Does_wetting_a_dog_cool_it_down\" title=\"Does wetting a dog cool it down?\">Does wetting a 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#How_do_I_cool_down_my_dog\" title=\"How do I cool down my dog?\">How do I cool down my dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#Can_I_walk_my_dog_in_90_degree_weather\" title=\"Can I walk my dog in 90 degree weather?\">Can I walk my dog in 90 degree weather?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#How_can_I_cool_my_dog_down_at_night\" title=\"How can I cool my dog down at night?\">How can I cool my dog down at night?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_humidity_is_too_high_for_dogs\" title=\"What humidity is too high for dogs?\">What humidity is too high for dogs?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_overheating\" title=\"What are the signs of a dog overheating?\">What are the signs of a dog overheating?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_temperature_should_you_not_take_your_dog_out\" title=\"What temperature should you not take your dog out?\">What temperature should you not take your dog out?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#What_does_heat_stroke_look_like_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does heat stroke look like in a dog?\">What does heat stroke look like in a dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#Should_I_give_my_dog_ice_cubes_in_hot_weather\" title=\"Should I give my dog ice cubes in hot weather?\">Should I give my dog 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-cool-in-extreme-heat\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_dog_cool_in_extreme_heat\"><\/span>How do I keep my dog cool in extreme heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-cool-down-a-dog-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cool_down_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you cool down a dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips for keeping cool through the dog days of summer<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Offer an ice pack or wet towel to lay on.<\/li>\n<li>Add ice cubes to the water dish.<\/li>\n<li>Offer access to a wading pool with shallow, cool water.<\/li>\n<li>Offer access to cool shade by stringing up a tarp, cloth, or use a shade screen.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a collapsible water dish on your walks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-hot-temperature-can-dogs-tolerate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_hot_temperature_can_dogs_tolerate\"><\/span>What hot temperature can dogs tolerate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, with plenty of water, air circulation, and shade, most dogs will probably do okay in warm temperatures up to about 90\u02daF. However, there is no hard and fast rule about a temperature limit. Dogs do not sweat; they cool themselves primarily through panting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-in-severe-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_is_in_severe_heat\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog is in severe heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What to Do if Your Dog Is Overheated<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immediately move your dog to a cooler area, either indoors where there is air conditioning or in the shade under a fan.<\/li>\n<li>Use a rectal thermometer to check his temperature.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re near a body of fresh water, such as a lake or a baby pool, let your dog take a dip to cool down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/_ayA9FmRa7k\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-wetting-a-dog-cool-it-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_wetting_a_dog_cool_it_down\"><\/span>Does wetting a dog cool it down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wet, cool towels<\/p>\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<h2 id=\"how-do-i-cool-down-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_cool_down_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I cool down my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ALWAYS COOL THE DOG OFF AT HOME BEFORE TRAVELING TO THE VET\u2019S OFFICE.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use tap water (luke warm, not hot or ice cold) to douse the dog.<\/li>\n<li>While dousing the dog with water, set a fan to blow on the dog.<\/li>\n<li>Move the dog to shade or A\/C.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT make the dog drink water.<\/li>\n<li>Continue all cool down attempts until the panting stops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=\"can-i-walk-my-dog-in-90-degree-weather\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_walk_my_dog_in_90_degree_weather\"><\/span>Can I walk my dog in 90 degree weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Temperature Is Too Hot To Walk My Dog? There is not a hard and fast temperature that makes it too hot, but a good rule of thumb is 90 degrees and higher is too hot. On days with very high temperatures, the best idea is to modify your walk times to be early in the morning or late in the evening.<\/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=\"how-can-i-cool-my-dog-down-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_cool_my_dog_down_at_night\"><\/span>How can I cool my dog down at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of fun things you can do to help your dog cool down on hot summer days.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep hydrated. It\u2019s important that your dog drinks enough in hot weather so they don\u2019t get dehydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to the shade.<\/li>\n<li>A paddling pool for paws.<\/li>\n<li>Create a cool room.<\/li>\n<li>Ice packs and cool pads.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-humidity-is-too-high-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_humidity_is_too_high_for_dogs\"><\/span>What humidity is too high for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideal breeding conditions for dogs occur when temperatures are maintained between 60\u00b0 and 68\u00b0 Fahrenheit, with a relative humidity level of 65 percent. Temperature extremes can harm the lactation and digestion of nursing females.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-a-dog-overheating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_overheating\"><\/span>What are the signs of a dog overheating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Watch your pooch for signs of overheating during the hot weather \u2013 Dogs having difficulty with hot temperatures exhibit a combination of symptoms such as hyperventilation, excessive panting, dry gums that become pale, increased salivation, erratic or rapid pulse, confusion, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and possibly<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-temperature-should-you-not-take-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_you_not_take_your_dog_out\"><\/span>What temperature should you not take your dog out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s generally safe in temperatures of up to 19\u00b0C (68\u00b0F) but be careful when the mercury rises above this. Even at temperatures as low as 20\u00b0C (70\u00b0F) dogs are at risk of heat stroke. Heat stroke in dogs is essentially a high temperature not caused by a fever.<\/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=\"what-does-heat-stroke-look-like-in-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_heat_stroke_look_like_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does heat stroke look like in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most telling symptom of heat stroke in dogs is excessive panting. Other symptoms may include signs of discomfort such as drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse.<\/p>\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-give-my-dog-ice-cubes-in-hot-weather\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_give_my_dog_ice_cubes_in_hot_weather\"><\/span>Should I give my dog ice cubes in hot weather?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ice cubes and dogs with heatstroke<\/p>\n<p>If a dog is suffering from heatstroke, then you should not give them ice and should instead cool them with water and contact your vet immediately as heatstroke needs urgent treatment.<\/p>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I keep my dog cool in extreme heat?How do you cool down a dog in heat?What hot temperature can dogs tolerate?What do I do if my dog is in severe heat?Does wetting a dog cool it down?How do I cool down my dog?Does a fan help cool a dog?Can I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"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":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5023"}],"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=5023"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5023\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29358,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5023\/revisions\/29358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5023"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}