How To Keep Fido Cool at Home During the Dog Days of Summer

Keep your pup from overheating with these cool ideas

Summer is finally here! As you and your best friend enjoy warmer weather and fun in the sun it is important to know the signs of your pet overheating. According to healthypet.com, “In the early stages of a heat-related illness it can be difficult to assess your dog’s condition, since it’s normal for him to pant when he’s warm or while exerting himself.”  Here are some symptoms to look for via buttehumane.org:

  • Bright red or bluish/purple tongue
  • Bloody diarrhea or vomit
  • Thick drooling saliva
  • Lack of coordination
  • Vomiting

Prevent heat exhaustion at home with these ideas…

Drink Up!

This dog fountain hooks right up to your garden hose.

Get it here

Take a Dog Dip!

Kiddie Pools are NOT just for Kids!

Make a Pupsicle

Keep your pups entertained and hydrated this summer with a DIY Pupsicle

Learn how here

Get Them a Canine Cooler

This self cooling pet pad cools and soothes which helps prevent heating and dehydration.

Buy it here

Help Them Catch a Breeze

This pet fan protects dogs from overheating while in their crates.

Buy it here

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Lindsay Listanski
Lindsay Listanski

Lindsay is the the Director of Media Engagement for Coldwell Banker Real Estate and manages the brand’s media and social media department. She is also a licensed real estate professional. In 2017 & 2018, she was named a top 20 social influencer in the real estate industry in the annual Swanepoel 200 power rankings. Lindsay lives in Livingston, NJ with her college sweetheart and now husband Joe and rwelcomed another Joe into her life as she became a mom in June 2016.

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