Keep Dogs Cool

See Spot pant.

Spot isn’t panting because drooling is his favorite hobby. Nope, he’s panting because he’s trying to cool down.

Unlike smelly humans, dogs don’t sweat. That's a problem when trying to stay cool on a hot summer day. A t-shirt soaked in sweat might be gross, be thankful that your body is clever enough to know how to cool itself down.

Man’s best friend is there for us as a watchdog, someone to throw the Frisbee to, and a great way to pick up dates. It’s up to you to return the favor during the “dog days” of summer by outfitting your canine with a pet product designed to keep your dog cool.

Dog cooling is important, and there are plenty of dog supplies available to prevent overheating. Miracool and Cool Doggs evaporative dog cooling bandanas contain cooling crystals that are effective for hours after being soaked in water. K&H's Cool Bed III, Snuggly Sleeper and Breezy Bunk, and SoothSoft's Canine Cooler dog cooling beds, as well as HyperKewl dog cooling mats are a place for a dog to take a break in cool comfort. Cool K-9 and Chilly Dawg HyperKewl cooling dog vests are also a good way to keep Spot’s temperature down on a hot day. Wipe off your canine with a Bow WOW Sham Towel, or if Spot takes dog cooling into his own hands by jumping in a lake, you know he's safe wearing a Kyjen Pet Saver Life Jacket.

It’s your job to help keep dogs cool, because panting just might not cut it.