My pug gets VERY overheated when it's warm out and now that temperatures are reaching near the 100's, I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to keep my dog cool, without having to drench him in water 24/7.
2006-06-22 03:50:59 · 11 answers · asked by ceesvamp 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I should add, for those who think I'm a dog abuser, that my dog is ALWAYS inside. Pugs can't be outside in extreme hot or cold weather.
2006-06-22 04:47:08 · update #1
get a dog house they are cool and you could even put a mini fan in it
2006-06-22 03:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by bloomingflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, unless you are going to keep him in cool water all the time, like in a little pool or some sort of sprinkler, you probably shouldnt be drenching him in water every once in awhile. when the water warms up on him it will cause him to get more hot and sweaty and that could make things worse... i would keep him inside, or if you want to keep him outside make sure you have a bowl of water outside at all times with you and maybe use a sprinkler or something else to cool him off.
2006-06-22 11:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by caseyrae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pugs becasue of the shape of their faces do not cool very well. You should be keeping this dog in the house in the air conditioning.
Pugs just can not pant like other dogs and there fore can not cool themselves as well.
2006-06-22 11:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The natural way that dogs stay cool is to dig a hole. I let my dog dig a large hole (almost a tunnel) in the back yard. Underground it is much cooler than above ground. I actually went down into the hole one time (yes, it is that deep) and it was about seventy degrees down there.
2006-06-22 10:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by double_nubbins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring him inside....keep him under an umbrella....best thing...buy a mister fan (like the ones in the NFL but smaller) my dogs love those
2006-06-22 10:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by skippgil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to put the dog inside
then get him a drink of water
have the conditioner on
make him lay on the floor (tile if possible)
he will need some rest
2006-06-22 10:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by Laura L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
create a cool zone.
somewhere very well shaded and has a gentle airflow.
try to make it at least four times the size of your dog.
2006-06-22 11:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep him inside where the air conditioner is or maybe put him a little kiddie pool in the back yard so that he may get in or out as he wishes.
2006-06-22 10:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by frogs112 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poor thing. You are mean keeping it out in the heat like that. Shame on you.
2006-06-22 10:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by a_poor_misguided_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fan could help too. Make sure he has enough water to drink and hopefully all his shots are up yo date, specially the parvo shot.
2006-06-22 10:53:38 · answer #10 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋