Lie your dog on a cool surface. This will allow his body heat to transfer to the surface to help lower his body temperature. Dogs know that their heat can transfer when they are on the cold ground. This is the reason behind their digging activities during summer. They try to make themselves a comfortable place to lie on, especially during summer, when the temperature can reach its highest point.
So the next time you see your dog digging, don’t distract him, or better yet, do something to help him cool down. You can lay your dog anywhere shaded when you are outdoors. As long as the area is free from possible hazards, it should be good to go. Inside your home, your dog can also use the tiled floor for heat transfer. Just ensure that it is cool and the sun can’t reach it.
Drape wet towels. The specific areas where you should do these are in your dog’s armpit, neck, and groin. Keep the water that damps the towel cool but not cold as ice. Applying ice directly to your dog’s body is also not recommended if you wish to help him cool down. Instead of cooling down, your dog might even feel more heat and tension when the coolness of the ice shrinks his blood vessels.
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