Dogs love their cushy, comfy beds, especially when the outside temperature climbs and the only tolerable activity is lounging and slurping water. You see, canines may be our favorite mammals, but they don’t regulate body heat as well as we do. (Greeting a loved one at the door? Yeah, they do that way better.) Panting is one of the only ways they have to stay cool. So even if it’s not 100 degrees outside, shopping the best cooling dog beds is going to make your little one more comfortable.
WHY DO I NEED A COOLING DOG BED?
Heat stroke in dogs is a medical emergency. Canines pant to release heat and cool themselves down. They only have sweat glands on their paw pads. If the temperature of their environment gets too high or they are not in a properly ventilated space, they may lose the ability to regulate their internal temp – which is bad news! VCA Hospitals says when a pup’s body temperature reaches 103 degrees, it’s officially heat stroke territory. (Hint: Having a dog thermometer in your pet first aid kit is a smart move.) This can happen quickly, which is why cooling dog beds are ideal when your dog is outdoors in the summer (or indoors if you don’t have air conditioning).
Signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, dry or discolored gums, disorientation, and even seizures. Not only should cooling dog beds be used to prevent your dog from overheating, but they can also be used to cool down dogs who may be on the brink of heat stroke. Always make sure your dog has water and shade on hot days – heck, even on cool days if it’s extra sunny out!
Folks with breeds like Pugs, Boxers, and Bulldogs must be doubly cautious. These canines, known as brachycephalic breeds, have a harder time regulating temperature due to their shortened muzzles. Even a little extra heat and humidity could negatively affect them.
And Cooling dog beds can also provide pain relief. Arthritic animals or post-surgery pups often enjoy cooling beds because it soothes their aching joints. Some of the beds on our list are basically giant heat-absorbing pads, so it’s not a bad idea to try one if your aging dog seems uncomfortable in his current spot.
Size Chart
1cm=0.394inches
Package includes: 1 x Cooling Dog Bed