Vapur EZ Lick portable dog water bottle
Whenever I have the energy I take the dogs running across the fields and down the country lanes – and they get very thirsty in summer, when there aren’t puddles from which to gulp. This portable and foldable blue bottle (right) has a lick-activated ‘pup cap’, which is rather like the leak-proof round ball of a deodorant bottle. It takes seconds for the dogs to work it out and is an absolute winner, although they are messy drinkers. I wouldn’t use it on a carpet. £22.95, whitbyandco.co.uk
Activated by the weight of the dog, this light and soft mat maintains a temperature lower than the ambient air for three or four hours of constant nt use. It feels cool to the he touch but initially the e dogs are wary. They tend to seek warm resting places. However, I persuade Skye to have a lie down after a play in the morning sun and she settles down n happily. £8, wilko.com o.com
Skye in a Chill Out bandana
Chill Out ice bandana
Perfect if they’ve overheated in the garden. Soak this easy-to-use bandana in cold water and fasten around your dog’s neck using the Velcro strip. Provides instant cooling
Rosewood Chillax cool bone
This blue bone (below) goes in the freezer and provides both entertainment (chewing is a top dog activity) and cooling down at the same time. Bumble and Skye prefer eating socks and remote controls for fun, tending to bury bone-shaped offerings but they are charmed by this and gnaw happily. Also great for teething pups.
£6, petsathome.com
Wilko Chillax cooling pet mat
Le Chameau portable dog bbowl
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