Tap into some cooling vests to keep Fido comfortable in the summer heat. You want one that is easy to use, is well constructed and is proven to keep a dog cool.
$69. bArctic Light Therapy Dog Shirt. This shirt cools in hot sun to reduce the risk of overheating while converting sunlight into healthy red and near-infrared light through laser physics and optics (like your vet’s laser treatments). Can be warm all year as also warms in cool temps. Comes in a variety of from 3XS to 3XL-long and in four colors: gray with orange, blue or mint or high visibility orange with reflective.
$29.99. CoolerDog Cooling Vest and Collar. The vest cools the underside of the belly and neck. Simply load with the FlexiFreeze frozen ice strips and Velcro and buckle on. Includes a cooling vest, collar and two sets of FlexiFreeze ice. Comes in S-XL.
$58.95. Kurgo Dog Core Cooling Vest Wet it with cool water, wring it out and then put it on your dog. It’s light in color to reflect the sun’s heat. Has a two-way zipper so you can attach a leash to a harness under it. Comes in S-XL.
$47. Hurtta Cooling Wrap. Soak it in cold water, squeeze the water out and put it on your dog. It is adjustable and has breathable fabric for a comfortable fit. Comes in six sizes and three colors: aquamarine, carnation pink and yellow.
$69.95. Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Dog Cooling Harness. It’s both a harness and a cooling vest. Its three-layer construction absorbs water and promoted evaporate cooling. Dunk it in water and put it on your dog. Comes in XXS-L/XL and in three colors: graphite gray, sage green and heliotrope purple.
Dr. Angie Krause, DVM, CVA, CCRT
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