31
submitted 2 years ago by SgtSilverLining to c/dogs@lemmy.world

My dog is a borador, with a short double layer coat. In the summer we'd have the air conditioning on and even then she wasn't much of a snuggler because she'd overheat. Now with the colder temperatures setting in I keep a blanket and/or a sweater on me at all times. She can't even snuggle for 5 minutes without needing to leave and sprawl out on the coldest spot on the floor.

How can I make her more comfortable? Would she appreciate a cooling bed, or are there doggy ice packs?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] dojan@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I've a husky/akita mix, also double coated. The AC helps, he's not very fond of the fan.

I bought a large dog bed with cooling gel in it last summer, and initially he didn't care for it, over time he's grown really fond of it, and it's his go-to spot a lot of the time. I'd highly recommend getting a cooling bed. Being prone to overheating myself, I honestly want one my size. The gel wicks away heat really well, and stays cool for quite a while before getting saturated. If you have it directly on the floor (and there's no carpet) then that too will help wick away the heat from the gel, keeping it cool longer.

Is she usually really warm even in the winter? Like has this been an issue before? It might be worth checking her temps and if they're consistently high, take her to a vet.

this post was submitted on 08 Oct 2023
31 points (100.0% liked)

Dogs

4939 readers
12 users here now

A community about dogs.

Breeds, tips and tricks about training and behaviour, news affecting dog owners, canine photography, dog-related art and any questions related to dog ownership.

Rules

  1. Posts must be related to dogs or dog ownership and must not be void of content.
  2. This is a neutral space. No bigotry or personal attacks. Criticism should be polite and constructive.
  3. No automated content. This includes AI generated imagery, post body, articles, comments or automated accounts.
  4. No advertising or self-promotion.
  5. Illegal or unethical practices are frowned upon, and any comments or posts suggesting them will be removed. This includes, but is not limited to, backyard breeding, ear and tail cropping, fake service animals, negative reinforcement, alpha/pack/dominance theory, and eugenics.
  6. No judging or attacking community members who care for dogs with cropped ears, docked tails, or those from puppy mills or questionable sources. While we discourage these practices (per Rule 5), all dogs deserve loving homes and compassionate care regardless of their background or physical alterations.
  7. No breed discrimination, all breeds welcome. Our stance matches the ASPCA's official stance and is not up for debate.
  8. Citing your sources when making a claim is encouraged. Misinformation will be removed.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS