5 Smart Tips to Help Your Pet Get Through the Summer
🐶🐱 5 Smart Tips to Help Your Pet Get Through the Summer
Summer – a time of sun, terraces and holidays. But for your pet it can also be a period of stress, overheating and dehydration. As a loving owner you naturally want the best for your dog or cat, even in summer temperatures. That is why we give you 5 practical and smart tips in this blog to keep your pet healthy, happy and cool during hot days.
☀️ 1. Cooling is not a luxury – use a cooling mat
A cooling mat is the perfect solution to provide your dog or cat with a comfortable place to stay when it is 25°C or warmer outside. The gel in the mat cools down automatically when your pet lies down on it – without electricity or cooling.
Benefits of a cooling mat :
✅ Instant cooling
✅ Safe and non-toxic
✅ Also ideal for on the road or in the car
👉 Check out our cooling mats: Summer collection at Huisdierdingen
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🧊 2. Always provide fresh & cool drinking water
Sounds obvious, right? But many pet owners forget how quickly water heats up in a metal or plastic bowl. Place multiple water bowls inside and outside, and change the water regularly. You can also add an ice cube with chicken broth for extra encouragement to drink.
👉 Tip: use a portable water bottle with a drinking bowl for walks!
🌳 3. Walk at the right times of the day
Avoid walking between 11am and 5pm – the pavement can be hot enough to burn your feet . Go early in the morning or later in the evening.
👉 Pro tip: Hold your hand on the asphalt for 5 seconds. Is it too hot for you? It's definitely too hot for your dog!
When walking, use a lightweight, reflective harness that is airy and minimizes heat.
🍉 4. Make your own cooling snacks
Healthy snacks not only help with the heat, but also give your pet a nice treat.
Some ideas :
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Frozen banana, watermelon or cucumber pieces
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Ice cubes with yogurt & peanut butter
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Cats? Make tuna ice cubes from broth with a little tuna
📥 Download our free e-book with 5 delicious homemade dog snacks for hot days !
👉 Download the free e-book here
🏡 5. Make the coolest place in the house indoors
Not every home has air conditioning, but you can still keep the temperature inside manageable:
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Close curtains during the day
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Turn on a fan (note: do not point it directly at your animal)
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Place a wet towel on the favorite sleeping spot
You can also opt for a raised dog bed or a breathable bed with ventilation holes .
🎁 Bonus: 10% Discount on our summer collection!
Want your pet to really enjoy the summer? Check out our cooling accessories and products specifically for warm weather.
Use discount code: ZOMER with your order and receive a 10% discount on the entire summer collection.
👉 Shop directly: https://www.huisdierdingen.com/collections/zomer?page=2
✅ Conclusion
Take good care of your dog or cat during the warm months. With simple adjustments such as a cooling mat, sufficient drinking water, adjusted walking times and homemade snacks you can really make a difference to their well-being.
Don't let your pet puff this summer, let it shine! ☀️
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