So it’s meant to be summer (at least soon), but apparently Britain hasn’t got the memo yet!

Even though it’s raining outside, I was thinking of all the things people do to keep cool – air conditioning, going to swimming pools/ parks, ice cream and ice lollies, wearing summer clothes… Often animals are left to fend for themselves; aside from ensuring water is topped up and coats are trimmed.

So here are some other idea to help you keep your pet cool…

• take off collars in your home and garden – these get sweaty and hot rubbing on the neck of your pet
• paddling pools on the garden (or smaller pools for smaller pets)
• ice blocks in water or frozen water (in water bottles) – ensuring fresh water is still available to drink whilst the ice melts
• partially frozen veggies for your herbivorous pets  (partially so their tongues don’t stick to the veggies)
• frozen peas are good to drop into your fish tank (especially cold water tanks) for your herbivorous fish
• frozen (raw) meat for your carnivorous pets
• providing shade indoors and outdoors – close blinds/ curtains, moving outside enclosures to shaded areas, providing shade at all times of the day
• keep you pet off hot ground – shoes don’t protect your pets’ paws! – hot pavement is uncomfortable and potentially painful/ damaging to furry feet
• provide a cool area for your pet to hide from the sun – whether this is ensuring your dog or cat can access the house, or ensuring your rabbit and guinea pig enclosure has a dark, hidden area for them to retreat into
• avoid metal bowls outside! – porcelain bowls keep water cooler and do not retain heat like metal bowls do (thus keeping the water warm)
• do not leave your pet shut in a hot car (or room)

 

Unless you and your pet are living in the same part of Britain as me and you are both unsure of what heat is 😉

If you have any other suggestions, that may be of help to others, please leave a comment below or on one of Ali’s Answers social media pages.