This summer, you and your four-legged friend will undoubtedly have a lot of activities planned. In this blog post, we would like to give you a few tips so that both you and your dog can fully enjoy the summer.
Planning a trip by car?
Temperatures in a car can rise quickly on a summer day. Put a car cover on your vehicle to protect yourself and your pet from the heat and direct sunlight. The shade net made of special aluminium fabric creates shade and keeps the sheltered area cool and ventilated. You can also use the sunshade to cover kennels or cages when they are in the sun, for example when camping.
Don't forget to also give your dog a drink every now and then. The Highwave Auto Dog Mug is a truly ingenious drinking system! Just squeeze the bottle and the bowl on top fills with water. Once your dog has quenched his or her thirst, stop squeezing. The remaining water will return to the bottle. The big advantage of this drinking bottle is that it can be easily and quickly operated with one hand!
Out and about together
Is there nothing you like better than going for a walk? For older animals or animals that are less agile, a dog stroller is super handy, because it allows you to go for long walks. A buggy is even indispensable on warm and extremely hot days. Walking your four-legged friend on hot asphalt is a no-no! By putting your dog in a stable and robust buggy you can protect him or her from the heat and exhaustion.
When taking long walks or walking on rough terrain, it is also important to protect the paws of your four-legged friend with a special cream for dogs. After a walk on warm ground, we strongly recommend that you help the paws and toes recover with a good softening and moisturising foot cream.
A refreshing swim in the water
When it is hot outside and inside, we all look for cooling. We can find that cooling in the water. Many dogs are real water lovers. Does your dog also love swimming? Then the Ibañez dog pool is ideal! It does not need to be inflated and can be set up in no time. Moreover, this sturdy pool with its non-slip bottom can be easily folded up, stored away and taken with you wherever you go.
After a swim, your pooch can relax on his or her favourite dog bed. To dry the coat more quickly, simply attach a bed cover made of bamboo fabric to the bed. The environmentally friendly fabric has breathable and absorbent properties. All moisture and dirt are absorbed from the coat, making it dry quicker! Once the dog is dry, simply take the Towelling Cover off the bed frame.
After swimming, do not forget to check your four-legged friend's ears and clean them if necessary with special ear sticks and an ear-cleaning and/or ear-caring lotion or solution. By keeping the ears clean you can prevent ear infections and other ear problems.
Nice and chill
Summer is also the perfect time to relax and chill - you in a chair or on the sofa, your dog on his personal bed. A sunshade creates a cool sleeping area and shade so that the animal can lie comfortably anywhere at any time, even in the full sun.
Dogs often love to just lie somewhere random in the house or in the garden. A cooling mat protects your dog on hot days. Put the mat for 10 minutes in the freezer or 20 minutes in the fridge and the mat will stay cool for hours!
Is your pet lying in his cage at home or on the road? Then attach a portable fan to the cage to keep him or her cool and calm on hot days. After all, the comfort of your four-legged friend should always come first, especially when it's hot outside!
Our summer tips will hopefully help you a lot. Whatever your plans are: have a great summer together!
