Thank you! Hopefully our super hot weather has passed, and we (especially Frank our English Bully) have survived pretty swimmingly I think! He really only suffered a couple of days, but we were able to keep our house pretty cool compared to outside.

Keep the dog in motion. It is important to try to encourage your dog to stand or walk slowly as it cools. This is because the circulation of the blood tends to accumulate in some areas if the dog is lying down, which prevents blood circulation cooled back to base.

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cool advice! =)

Thanks for the information!

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I never let my dogs outside the house when it's hot and I give my dogs lots of water so that they will never be dehydrated. These are my ways of preventing heat stroke.

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Thank you dancingbillie.

Precisely the reason I joined Pets Forum, to learn invaluable lessons such as these. I walk many dogs and have been for 3 months but in winter or cool weather. Now it is becoming much warmer I will keep an eye on the dogs I walk. I encourage them to drink water at the start of each walk and at the end.

Some dogs I walk love chasing sticks and I enjoy throwing them! And a certain Labrador and Staffie will keep playing until they are knackered. I wonder how much is too much and will encourage them to calm down more.

Brilliant thread this.

Thank you gizzmo341.

More useful information! I was not aware of such a coat. There are two pet shops in town, I will visit both and check ou these coats.

Am I right to guess that the coat is placed in a fridge like ice packs or water is poured into compartments within the jacket to make the coat more cool? I really don't have a clue on this one.

please allow the dog to drink more water as the tendency of the dog's internal organ damage is more during these times. If you suspect ( symptoms are eyes wide open and panting ) please take him/her to the nearest vet for treatment.

Example of one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruffwear-Swa...2943039&sr=1-1

Should be noted that even wearing one, dogs should never be left in a car in hot weather.

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