Six cheap ways to keep your pets cool this summer
RISING temperatures can be ruff on pets.
Keep your furry friends cool and comfortable with these paw-some solutions for the hot weather.
ICE TRY: Making sure your pets are hydrated is crucial.
Add extra bowls of water around your home and skip the fancy cooling gadgets.
Instead, add ice to their water bowl.
Large ice cubes can be a choking hazard, so crush the ice well before adding it.
SHADE STATION: Walk pets early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the midday sun.
Provide them with a cool place to rest by using a large umbrella, a homemade canopy with old sheets, or even a beach windbreaker.
These simple solutions keep them out of direct sunlight and help them stay cool.
SURFACE SAVER: Avoid hot surfaces that can burn your pet’s paws.
Instead of buying pricey pet cooling mats, lay damp towels or bedsheets in a shaded area like the corner of a room.
Basements or tiled floors also stay cooler, so move their bed if needed and place fans to circulate air.
SPLASH AROUND: A paddling pool in a shady spot is a great way to help pets cool down.
Fill the pool with room- temperature water and add some toys to encourage them to get in.
This affordable solution provides instant relief from the heat and is a lot of fun!
CHILL OUT: Create a cool sleeping area by filling plastic bottles with water, freezing them, and wrapping them in a towel or sheet.
Place these in your pet’s bed to keep them cool, especially if you need to leave them indoors while you are out.
COOL TREAT: Make cooling treats by freezing low-sodium broth, or creating an ice lick.
The Blue Cross pet charity recommends adding treats and toys to an empty tub or plastic bowl, filling it with water, and freezing it.
Once frozen, let the block melt for a few minutes, then give it to your pet to lick and dig for hidden treats.
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