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Is it okay to tip cold water on dogs on hot days?

Just wondering cause I know my brothers dog is outside at my mum's house, shes got plenty of water and shade, but I kinda wanna go over and give cool water to help her cool off. or maybe put some on the ground so its not too hot for her paws.
im too used to small dogs that spend most of their time inside hahah.
The sudden shock of cold can be bad for them.
I used to put cool wet towels on my dogs on hot days.
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@AmbivalentFriability I was worried about that. I have some old towels I can use for her though.
SW-User
Get a plastic baby pool and put it in the shade or something
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@SW-User yeah I was thinking of that for summer. today is just a weirdly warm day for spring, its going to cool down for the next few weeks. but for summer I defintely want to get her one haha.
Irrespective of size and breed
any dog can die from heatstroke;
so your brother and mum
may want to consider THAT.
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON My mum and brother are very aware of that, and are very cautious in the summer. Its spring at the moment, and its it was predicted to be way cooler than it actually is so they didn't get to make sure she was comfortable while they were at work. Shes fine on the patio that has plenty of shade, I just was a little worried, so im going over to give her more water and some ice if they have any.
@SeductiveCactus Good to know.
Yes, don’t tip water over them. Give them a cool bath or wash or put ice cubes in the water bowl.
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@Gingerbreadspice I did. 😁 I had to go to my afternoon class but before I left I ran a hose on the ground, got some water soaked towels and also gave her some ice cubes in her water.
SW-User
If the dog is small put them in bucket 😂
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@SW-User She might be a bit too big for it hahah. I was thinking so getting her a kiddie pool though hahah
SW-User
@SeductiveCactus Yes that would be nice. 😁
xixgun · M
Not too cold (shock to the system, dontcha know), but yes
Do it.. now.. poor puppy
SeductiveCactus · 26-30, F
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Walking over to the house now.

 
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