FabSwingers.com forum: Any ideas on cooling Pooch down

By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Ok so Pooch is not liking this weather at all . I've bought him a cooling mat which he occasionally uses , I put ice cubes in his fresh water .

But does anyone else have any other ideas as atm he just doesn't even want to move

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By *rMrs-Luv-ItCouple
over a year ago

cwmbranish

Wet a towel and cover there body with it seems to work for mine. Her

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

Try a sulphur block in the water and trimming belly fur if possible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Freeze some dog treats in ice

My pooch loves it.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

A room fan? It'll keep the air circulating

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paddling pool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog."

There hair help keep them cool. Worst idea ever.

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By *rMrs-Luv-ItCouple
over a year ago

cwmbranish

I use a pool for mine to they love it

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog.

There hair help keep them cool. Worst idea ever."
Yes I know not to trim him

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I plonk a fan down in a shady area of the house and they soon gravitate towards it.

I also cool their paws down with a few ice cubes in a towel as they are Molossers who struggle more than other dogs in the eat due to their bulk and massive heads/small snouts.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Freeze some dog treats in ice

My pooch loves it."
I tried that. I made Peunut Butter and Banana lollies as he loves both . He just looked at me as if to say " what the Fuck is that " and didn't eat them

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Try a sulphur block in the water and trimming belly fur if possible"
I'm thick . I've never heard of a Sulphur Block lol

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"A room fan? It'll keep the air circulating "
Got that on the go 24/7 atm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a brilliant dog cooler/chiller coat for my little hound.

Have a google as there are a couple of types about.

It just dunks in water and lasts for hours.

I think others can be refridgerated.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I use a pool for mine to they love it"
Not a bad idea , except he detests water with a passion . He runs if I flick a little water from the tap lol

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog.

There hair help keep them cool. Worst idea ever."

No it's not. It's why they have a summer coat.

Depends on the breed

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By *harlieMindsWoman
over a year ago

Plymouth

"Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog.

There hair help keep them cool. Worst idea ever."

This

never shave to keep them cool it does the opposite their fur is there for many reasons, mainly thermal regulation. Leave it on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bathe their paws with cold water. Dogs cool by panting and the pads on their feet. A reason not to walk them on hot days. At least not on the pavement.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Give it a brush. Get it trimmed.

I am on a out the dog.

There hair help keep them cool. Worst idea ever.

This

never shave to keep them cool it does the opposite their fur is there for many reasons, mainly thermal regulation. Leave it on

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I intend to

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Bathe their paws with cold water. Dogs cool by panting and the pads on their feet. A reason not to walk them on hot days. At least not on the pavement. "
Cool idea

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By *uicy72Woman
over a year ago

North Colchester

Funny pooches

My fluffy pooch is always panting

Fan on

Windows open

Cool mat is great

But he doesn’t lay on it much

He likes licking ice cubes

He also likes drinking from the bath tap and splashing in the water scratching in the bath like his digging !

Weird dog lol

You can get a cool band

Pretty much like the cool mat soak it in cold water put it atiunfhis neck

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By *tarbeckCouple
over a year ago

york

"Ok so Pooch is not liking this weather at all . I've bought him a cooling mat which he occasionally uses , I put ice cubes in his fresh water .

But does anyone else have any other ideas as atm he just doesn't even want to move

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vet told me to fill a couple of lemanade bottles full of water and freeze them and put them in his basket , hes much better and enjoys licking the condensation of them , hes getting on a bit and not doing well in the heat x

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Funny pooches

My fluffy pooch is always panting

Fan on

Windows open

Cool mat is great

But he doesn’t lay on it much

He likes licking ice cubes

He also likes drinking from the bath tap and splashing in the water scratching in the bath like his digging !

Weird dog lol

You can get a cool band

Pretty much like the cool mat soak it in cold water put it atiunfhis neck "
I may look into that

. Your dog sounds fun x

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Ok so Pooch is not liking this weather at all . I've bought him a cooling mat which he occasionally uses , I put ice cubes in his fresh water .

But does anyone else have any other ideas as atm he just doesn't even want to move

vet told me to fill a couple of lemanade bottles full of water and freeze them and put them in his basket , hes much better and enjoys licking the condensation of them , hes getting on a bit and not doing well in the heat x"
Cool idea ( literally )

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By *uicy72Woman
over a year ago

North Colchester

"Funny pooches

My fluffy pooch is always panting

Fan on

Windows open

Cool mat is great

But he doesn’t lay on it much

He likes licking ice cubes

He also likes drinking from the bath tap and splashing in the water scratching in the bath like his digging !

Weird dog lol

You can get a cool band

Pretty much like the cool mat soak it in cold water put it atiunfhis neck I may look into that

. Your dog sounds fun x"

He is a very FUN cute fluffy white pooch

Brings lots of joy to my life he has a great character

Very mischievous

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Funny pooches

My fluffy pooch is always panting

Fan on

Windows open

Cool mat is great

But he doesn’t lay on it much

He likes licking ice cubes

He also likes drinking from the bath tap and splashing in the water scratching in the bath like his digging !

Weird dog lol

You can get a cool band

Pretty much like the cool mat soak it in cold water put it atiunfhis neck I may look into that

. Your dog sounds fun x

He is a very FUN cute fluffy white pooch

Brings lots of joy to my life he has a great character

Very mischievous

"
Sounds like me

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By *uicy72Woman
over a year ago

North Colchester

Ha Ha me too lol

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Ha Ha me too lol

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

"Paddling pool "

Yup, next door have a shallow pool, when the kids aren't in it they drain it a little and the dog lies in it.

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Another idea next door uses is to soak the grass, and put him on a long lead under a shade, that way his paws stay cool. Obviously they keep his water bowl topped up with cool water too.

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By *uicy72Woman
over a year ago

North Colchester

Sprinkler

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walk your pooch early or later when it's cooler and when they are in your garden ensure there is shade.

I miss not having a dog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive just read you shouldnt give a dog ice as their body then heats up to counteract having ice in the stomach, So making them hotter.

Mine just find themselves a cool floor to lie on.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Walk your pooch early or later when it's cooler and when they are in your garden ensure there is shade.

I miss not having a dog

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There's plenty in Rescue Centres who need a loving home

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By *witch4Fun24Couple
over a year ago

Leicester

Mine has a paddling pool in the shaded part of the garden, free rein to wander about and find a nice bit of tiled floor to splat on and we make weak salt free gravy and freeze in ice cube tray and he has one of those every now and then as a treat. He mainly just chews them up and leaves them to melt but at least his mouth gets cold as he crunches

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Walk your pooch early or later when it's cooler and when they are in your garden ensure there is shade.

I miss not having a dog

There's plenty in Rescue Centres who need a loving home

Indeed - there's a super one nearby and that's where I will go when I get another one. Currently however to bring another dog into my home is selfish as my lifestyle would be unfair on a dog - I actually prefer them to people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been filling empty 2 litre pop bottles and freezing them. Our dogs love lying against them in the shade in the garden, plus when they start to melt I top up there water dish with the cool water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The beach a swim in the sea and a cool corner for them to sleep in the other 23 hours of the day...

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

The frozen bottles of water are a favourite with our cats, the like licking the condensation from them too... They're zonked on our bed in front of the fan most of the time. They are right off their food though.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Put a wet white t shirt on him it's working with our hound. He looks good too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never cover a dogs back or head in a wet towel. Doing this will likely shock your dog.

You turn your dog over and plave the wet cold towel on their belly and chest area.

And or...Place your dog is a paddling pool too or your bath with shallow water. Just enough to cover their paws.

You can buy some great toys in pets at home. You fill with water and freeze overnight. A nice cold toy for them to chew on.

You can also give them cubes of frozen spinach or freeze a whole carrot.

Wet a tea towel, twist it up and place in the freezer. Take out once fully frozen for a cool chew toy. Ideal for teething pups or dogs with sore gums.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After her walks, I stand my dog in a small paddling pool full of cold water and drape cold wet towels over her until she cools down.

She gets volvic water straight from the fridge to drink.

Oh and all curtains and blinds in the house are closed and fans on everywhere so it's nice and cool for her.

She's a collie crossed with a Lab and GS, her black fur coat has been groomed for summer quite short to to help her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive just read you shouldnt give a dog ice as their body then heats up to counteract having ice in the stomach, So making them hotter.

Mine just find themselves a cool floor to lie on. "

Kind of on the right lines there. Best to place ice cubes into their water bowel or paddling pool. They like playing with them, similar to apple bobbing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a brilliant dog cooler/chiller coat for my little hound.

Have a google as there are a couple of types about.

It just dunks in water and lasts for hours.

I think others can be refridgerated."

They're called cool coats and cool bandanas. They're brilliant. Best place to buy them is Home bargains or b&m's. Pets at home are a rip off.

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Early morning or evening playtimes, exercise, and walks are best.

Give your dog some homemade frozen treats.

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By *oisineandAlCouple
over a year ago

limerick

if its hot, and you place the back of your hand on the pavement - if its too hot for your hand it will be too hot for your dogs paw, they will blister. make sure they are drinking enough water. If you need to put water on them, it has been suggested not to put a towel on them. Just like a baby luke warm water to cool them down. Keep them in if possible and in the shade

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

B and M Cool mat 4.99 very good for people and pets . They also have a larger one for about 9.00.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Walk your pooch early or later when it's cooler and when they are in your garden ensure there is shade.

I miss not having a dog

There's plenty in Rescue Centres who need a loving home

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"B and M Cool mat 4.99 very good for people and pets . They also have a larger one for about 9.00. "
Already got the mat . He's just about realising what it's for lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got mine a pair of doggy Raybans and some pooch espadrills.

He looks as cool as fuck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The sea just chuck him in

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I got mine a pair of doggy Raybans and some pooch espadrills.

He looks as cool as fuck."
Haha love to see those pics

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

"Try a sulphur block in the water and trimming belly fur if possible I'm thick . I've never heard of a Sulphur Block lol

It's a yellow block of sulphur you add to their water bowl and leave it in to cool their blood.

You can get it in vets, pet shops or farm supply shops.

Hatchwells is a common brand.

Google it

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Try a sulphur block in the water and trimming belly fur if possible I'm thick . I've never heard of a Sulphur Block lol

It's a yellow block of sulphur you add to their water bowl and leave it in to cool their blood.

You can get it in vets, pet shops or farm supply shops.

Hatchwells is a common brand.

Google it

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Will do cheers

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I was told to get a piece of marble for the dog to lie down on.

Another track is a damp towel placed over them, mine loves it.

Keep a fan blowing on them.

Get a dog ice lolly, some places sell them.

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By *exyspecs and supermanCouple
over a year ago

A house, a very big house in the country

Ice bowls with cucumber or treats in.

Plenty of fresh water

Shade

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I was told to get a piece of marble for the dog to lie down on.

Another track is a damp towel placed over them, mine loves it.

Keep a fan blowing on them.

Get a dog ice lolly, some places sell them."
He has a fan and a doggy cool mat . But I would like to find these doggy lollies

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