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The Safe (and Surprisingly Gentle) Way to Cool Down Your Dog

Your immediate instinct if your pup is too hot might be to grab the garden hose, crank it to max, or empty the ice tray into their water bowl.

But here’s a bit of conventional wisdom that actually does more harm than good: shocking a dog’s system with freezing water can actually cause their internal temperature to rise.

When a dog gets too hot, their blood vessels dilate (widen) to push heat out through their skin. If you douse them in ice-cold water, those vessels instantly constrict (narrow). This traps the heat inside their core, right around their vital organs, making it even harder for them to cool down.

The Safe Cool-Down Routine

Move to the shade or AC: Immediate action.

Get your dog out of the direct sun immediately. Moving them onto a cool tile floor or into an air-conditioned room is the crucial first step.

Apply lukewarm water: Never use ice.

Wet a towel with lukewarm or cool water (never freezing cold) and gently drape it over their underbelly, groin area, and the pads of their paws. Dogs radiate heat from their bellies, so targeting this area is much more effective than wetting their backs.

Turn on a fan: Mimic sweating.

Position a box fan or ceiling fan to blow directly over the wet areas. Because dogs don't sweat through their skin like humans do, the moving air over the wet fur creates artificial evaporative cooling, safely dropping their temperature.

Offer cool drinking water: Hydrate slowly.

Provide a bowl of fresh, cool water, but don't force them to drink. Avoid adding ice cubes to the bowl of an overheated dog, as drinking freezing water too quickly can trigger bloat or stomach cramps.

Red Alert: Know the Signs of Heatstroke

While a heavy pant after playtime is normal, it can cross the line into a medical emergency quickly. Keep a close eye out for these warning signs:

• Glazed or bloodshot eyes
• Bright red or dark, sticky gums
• Excessive, thick drool
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Unsteadiness or lethargy

When to call the vet: If your dog's panting doesn't slow down after 10 to 15 minutes of being indoors, or if they display any of the warning signs above, skip the home remedies and head straight to an emergency vet. Call them on the way so they can prepare for your arrival.

By swapping the ice baths for a gentle breeze and a lukewarm wipe-down, you'll ensure your pup stays safe, happy, and ready for their next (shaded) adventure!

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• Steve's Real Food - Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food: Possible Low Thiamine Levels (B1)
• Raaw Energy - Dog Food: Potential Listeria Contamination
• Albright's Raw Pet Food - Chicken Recipe for Dogs: Potential Salmonella
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