Guest Sula Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hello! We're having a heat wave here in Northern California. My pup is 10 months old so I've not really had her in too much heat. She seemed hot last night in her crate. I directed a fan towards her. And I put a cool pack in there. But I wondered if there was anything else? I still have a blanket in there as she seems to like to bunch it up into a pillow but should I take that out? We do not get huge amounts of super hot weather so no AC in my house. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has some good tips on keeping your pup cool and comfy in his or her crate. Thanks! Sula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you could put a sheet on her bedding if it is the type that is warm. But what you are doing so far is great Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sula Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you could put a sheet on her bedding if it is the type that is warm. But what you are doing so far is great Great idea! She has one of those soft pads that fit in her crate but I'm guessing a nice sheet would be much cooler for the hot days. Thanks!! Sula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 You can wet down her tummy, chest and feet with a cold wet towel, and also put a chunk of ice in her water dish. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 How long is she in the crate? Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 We put a floor fan in front of the crates with the air blowing toward the crates. Seemed to keep the pups plenty cool. This was when we lived in SC and we did this along with the central air that was already on in the house. Kim Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 If it gets cool at night, put a box fan or window fan in the window. That will cool the room a lot, and then put it on exhaust during the day to keep the air moving. We don't have central air, and use a window fan in our bathroom. It gets very hot here in the summer and doing that keeps the bathroom comfortable even on 90 degree 90% humidity days. If it's not cooling off at night, keep the fan on exhaust all the time and put a smaller fan pointed at the crate. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 great advice here... actually I have often wondered about this because I keep the window A/C on in the summer in our bedroom for Merlin (he's crated). He really likes having his blankets around him, so I can't take those away, but they create heat, so I have been grappling with this issue too. Where do you get your cool pack from? Is it specific for dogs or can you buy it anywhere? Sorry for the dim question, I only moved to the US from the UK 4 years ago, so I don't really know what a cool pack is... never used one before. Thanks! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sula Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Great advice--thanks all! A cool pack can be bought at any drugstore--it's just a squishy substance in strong plastic that you put in the freezer. They are pretty inexpensive (maybe a few dollars) and lots of people use them for ice chests and for injuries too. Sula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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