Best Dog Accessories for Summer. A guide for pet parents.

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Best Dog Accessories for Summer. A guide for pet parents.

Listed in this blog are some of the best dog accessories for summer that a pet parent can purchase. Keeping your dog cool and hydrated in summer is a critical responsibility for every pet parent and animal caretaker. A few smart purchases could make all the difference in making the dog more comfortable in the hot season.

Basic Fundamentals of dog care in Summer

There are 3 very basic fundamentals of dog care in Summer. These fundamentals are critical and need to be addressed at all times.

Water
The dog should remain adequately hydrated at all times. Room temperature water should be accessible to your pet 24/7. Ensure to place the water bowl in a location such that the water remains cool and comfortable to drink.

Shade
The dog must remain in the shade or in the cooler portions of house during the hot hours of the day. The increase of body heat due to exposure to the direct sunlight of summer is extremely unhealthy for the dog and could result in various types of illnesses.

Timing of Exercise and Walks.
Take the dog for an exercises session or walk only during the cooler parts of the day such as early morning or in the evening after the sun has set. Ensure to carry along a bottle of water for the dog to drink during thses exercise sessions or walks.

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Collapsible Water Bowl – Summer Dog Accessories

This portable and collapsible water bowl dog accessory is a absolute must in the summer. Every time you take the dog for a walk, one must carry water for the dog. The high temperatures of the summer season heightens the risk of dehydration of the dog even if the level of activity is low. Hence carrying this collapsible water bowl along with a bottle of water is an effective and handy dog accessory that can be carried while taking the dog outdoors or even in the car.

This collapsible water bowl dog accessory is made of a water proof material which is stated to be environmentally friendly as well. It collapses into a convenient unit, can be opened easily and then water can be poured into it for the dog to drink in the summer heat. This bowl can be easily rinsed and cleaned.

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Collapsible Silicone Dog Bowl for Water

This trending collapsible bowl is made of silicone and is another option of carrying a water bowl to keep water for your dog when you are outdoors or in the car. The heat of the summer can dehydrate the dog very quickly and regular drinking of water is highly recommended for the dog during the summer months.

This dog accessory collapses into a fashionable thin disc , can be carried very easily, opened quickly and conveniently when water for the dog is required. This bowl can be easily washed, dried and reused. This dog bowl has an average diameter of 10 cms. and is light weight. It looks trendy while carrying around as well as has an attachment so that it can be hung up.

This bowl can be used for food as well. This is a great to have dog accessory for summer especially when the dog is taken outdoors for a walk or in the car.

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Dog Accessories for the Outdoor – Water bottle / feeder / sipper.

This dog accessory for summer is real convenient to carry with you when you take the dog outdoors. It is portable and convenient. You do not need to take a water bowl and a water bottle with you separately when you take the dog out. This water bottle has a small trough inbuilt into it. All that one needs to do is to squeeze the bottle, it fills up the trough near the mouth of the bottle automatically. You can place the bottle /trough near the mouth of the dog and the dog can easily drink the water. Keeping the bottle pressed ensures the water remains in the trough. Once released the water flows back into the bottle.

If more water is needed, all one has to do is to squeeze the bottle again which in turn refills the trough from which the dog can drink the water. The average capacity of the the bottle is about 500 ml and fits perfectly into a car holder. There is also an adjustable hook and belt strap that allows you to fasten this dog accessory to your belt, back pack or wrap it around your wrist. The bottle is made of food grade plastic and can be washed easily.

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Pet Cooling Collar / Bandana

The pet cooling collar is a great dog accessory to keep your dog cool during the summer season. As the name suggests, the collar meant to keep the temperature of the dog under control as it hangs around the neck of the dog. Most of these collars have cooling gel inserts in them or cooling fabric technology . Once put around the neck, the cooling collar will keep the temperature of the dog down but will also start decreasing in its cooling effect over a period of time.

Along with the cooling properties, these collars are also comfortable and soft for the dog. These collars can also be wiped and cleaned. Care should be taken however that the collar due to its material for cooling does not become too heavy and uncomfortable at the neck for the dog. Ensure that cooling collar size is a match for your dog.

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Cooling Vests for dogs – Best Summer Clothing Dog Accessories

This dog accessory for summer is an effective way for your pet to battle the summer heat. Just like you have clothing to keep your pet warn in the winter, we also have vests or jackets that can keep the dog cool in summer. This vest for summer wear is an evaporative type of cooling vest which is commonly used.

These cooling vests are made of highly absorbent fabric such as PVA that is designed and manufactured to absorb cool water when soaked in it. After soaking, the vest is put on the dog and the cool water slowly evaporates from the fabric due to the body heat transmitted by the dog. This evaporation provides a cooling effect throughout the body of the dog for while.

This vest is reusable and can be washed easily. This vest also has a well designed fastener so that the fit is proper for the dog. Ensure to buy a cool vest that matches the size of your dog.

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Automatic Water Dispenser for pets – Dog Accessories for home.

A basic and fundamental requirement in summer is that a dog should have constant access to water. We must keep a water bowl at home so that the dog can drink from it whenever the pet is feeling thirsty. Sounds simple enough however it is also our responsibility to ensure that we keep the bowl filled with water at all times. The frequency of drinking water increases in summer which means the pet owner or caretaker has to ensure that water is refilled at all times in the bowl. Unfortunately we might be busy at work and do not fill up water in the bowl as often as we should.

There also could be a situation where we are not at home for several hours yet we need to ensure that drinking water is always available to the dog in its bowl.

The Self Dispensing Pet Waterer is indeed such a dog accessory that ensures that there is water in the water bowl at all times. This dispenser uses gravity to ensure there is a consistent supply of water to the pet. As the water level in the bowl reduces, water from the attached storage bottle automatically gets added into the bowl.

The lid, bowl and base of the unit is made of durable PP (Polypropylene) while the storage bottle is a transparent PET storage hopper. The transparency ensures that the level of water in the bottle can be read easily. The base has rubber non skid feet to ensure that the bowl does not go sliding around. The bowl , lid base and bowl can be easily washed and rinsed. There are also handles that ergonomically designed into the watering station so that the unit can be lifted up easily.

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Elevated Cooling Bed for Pets – Dog Accessories for the siesta.

This is a great summer dog accessory to have at home for your pet. The elevated cooling bed is perfect for keeping the temperature of the dog normal during the summer heat. This bed is elevated about 7 inches above the ground allowing for air to circulate from all directions below the bed. This air flow contributes to a cooling effect on the dog. The mesh fabric of the bed allows this air to reach the dog as he sits or sleeps on this cot style elevated dog bed hence giving a cooling effect on the dog.

This bed frame is made of durable PVC coated iron material and is easy to assemble. The tools to assemble the pet bed and directions for the same are provided with the kit. The bed is durable and comfortable for the dog as the mesh fabric is secured properly by the frame. The corners are curved adding safety for use by the dog.

Since the bed is light weight, the cooling bed can be carried anywhere within the house easily. Since its assembly is quick and easy, the bed can be packed and taken for travel as well. The mesh fabric is bug resistant and is easy to clean and dry.

Regardless of the kind of bed the dog sleeps on, ensure the bed is located in an well ventilated portion of the house.

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Comfy & Cool Dog Accessories – Cooling Mats for Dogs

This cooling mat has cooling gel inside it. The surface of the mat has to just made wet with a cloth which has been soaked in water. Once the dog lies down on it, this cooling mat absorbs the body heat of the dog thus bringing down the temperature of the dog. This heat that is absorbed is then further recycled via evaporation and released as cool air to unused areas of the cooling mat. This means that not only does the mat surface cool down the dog temperature due absorption by the mat but also due to the release of the recycled body heat to the unused portions of the mat . Hence this cooling is more natural and gradual for the dog rather than putting the dog directly in contact with a cold surface.

The mat can be cleaned with a wet cloth. It comes in various sizes depending on the size of the dog. It is light weight and portable hence can be placed easily anywhere in the house as well as packed and unpacked easily during travelling as well.

This mat can also be used for treating medical conditions that respond well to cooling.

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Dog Paddling Pool – Dog Accessories for the water babies.

Most dogs just love to sit in water regardless of the heat or not. So in summer having a paddling pool for your dog would be nice. You can place the pool in your balcony, bathroom or garden where there is shade, fill it with water and then your pet can play in the water, all the while cooling itself from the summer heat.

This pool is foldable and hence can be stored easily. It is made of PVC and is light weight (1.3-1.4 kgs) and can easily be carried indoors or outdoor. The diameter of the plastic pool is about 5 feet and and a depth of about 10 inches. It has happy colors and images printed on the wall of the pool. Made from PVC the walls of the pool are sturdy and durable. There is a repair kit that is also included with the pool in case of minor damages. There is no need need to inflate the pool.

The pool is large for a dog to play in and cool itself. It is advised that the nails of the dog should be trimmed before using pools such as these as the sharp nails could damage the pool.

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