WHEN temperatures are high it’s really important to make sure your pets stay cool.
One thing that can help keep your pooches happy is a new toy from B&M.
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The lolly or ice cream-shaped cooling toy lets your pups enjoy cold water as it defrosts.
All you have to do is submerge the toy in old cold water then put it in the freezer and it’s perfect for helping dogs manage the heat.
The toy is available in pink or blue lolly shapes or pink or white ice cream shapes.
It costs £2.49 and is available while stocks last at B&M stores.
There are over 370 stores in the UK and you can find your nearest one using the store locator.
Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Heat
Heat exhaustion can occur in dogs when their body temperature is above 39.4C. Here are some tips on how to notice when your pet is hot and uncomfortable.
- Excessive panting or drooling is a key way to identify your dog is too hot. To combat this, try to avoid walks between 11am and 4pm.
- If your dog seems less responsive to commands or does not respond to his or her name more than usual, move the pup to a cooler area.
- Dogs develop a fever in the same way humans do when they have heat stroke, use a rectal thermometer to check the canines temperature isn’t in the danger zone.
- Some dogs experience a lack of coordination in the heat and fall over, avoid strenous exercise around midday when it is likely to be the hottest and make sure they have access to plenty of water.
- Dogs eyes often glaze over when they are too hot, a key way to avoid this is by trimming its coat to help it cope with warmer temperatures.
If your dog is experiencing one or several of these symptoms, you should seek medical advice from a vet.
The lollies were one of the cheapest freezable treats we could find online.
Pet and Country has a similar ice cream toy but it costs £2.80 – 12 per cent more than B&M’s.
Pets at Home’s cheapest equivalent was a whopping £5.25. The store also has a cooling bone-shaped toy for £6.
It also had a freezable pet bowl to keep water cooler for longer, which costs £4.50.
On Amazon, the cheapest version we could find was shaped like a green lolly and cost £10.99 – significantly more expensive than the others.
Argos is selling cooling coats to keep pooches chilled as the temperature climbs.
And Aldi and B&M both have cooling mats for pets starting at £4.99.
While Home Bargains is selling a water cooler for your pets – and it’s a bargain.
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