Chortle Chook Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I've been making iced lollies for my dogs - well I put some semi-skimmed milk in a pot (the sort you get humous in from the supermarket) and then put it in the freezer. My dogs then get a nice iced 'lolly' to lick before bed. They just love it. Anyone else got some tips for how to cool pets who are too hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I have been giving her icecubes and cold carrots. I also wet a cotton napkin and tie it loosely around her neck to help cool her. I have seen some which contain silicon gel which hold more water, but are only available in Canada so will be making my own from the gel discs you get from garden centres for plants My dog doesn't do water so walks to the river are no good I also gave her a shower this week and left her wet and I think that helped a bit. Plus not taking her out when it's too hot, so early morning walkies and 9pm ones. I do like the sound of your milk ice lolly! I saw a similar thing recently on Facebook where people frozen water and stock with various treats and toys so the dog will spend time trying to get at them and in turn has some cold water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Like the idea of the damp cotton napkin My sister made meat juice ice cubes for her dog but these got into her G&T last night by mistake - or her OH said it was a mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Oh that is just Your poor sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ooh yuck, I wouldn't be happy if that turned up in my G&T! Tango has finally discovered the joys of swimming, so it's water based walks for us at the moment. She also loves playing with the hose (trying to catch the spray!) so we've been hosing her off in the garden too to keep her cool. Other than that, it's making sure there are cool, shady spots for her to get away from the heat, no ball games on walks except very first thing in the morning and ensuring she has plenty of water available at all times. Oh and air conditioning on in the car at all times - my car is freezer fridge cold when I've got Tango with me! We had to cut agility short the other night as the dogs were starting to get hot despite being an evening class, so it's not just walks we're having to be careful with. I like the idea of dog lollies, I might try this with salt free stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Apart form making the evening walks in cool, wooded places, nothing much has changed here, but then my house is lovely and cool. The dogs spend most of their time in the kitchen, which has cool stone floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
