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asthmashmasthma · 23/06/2024 20:49

Our gorgeous puppy is 8 months old. It's the first time we've encountered this problem so looking for urgent advice. He is too hot and is panting exessively. We haven't taken him out much today but we live in a new build small house that gets wayyy to hot in this weather. It constantly reaches 30 degrees plus inside. I also can't open windows due to DS being in hospital with an asthma attack this weekend due to pollen so things are really blooming difficult in this heat. This might sound stupid but I know when the Dc have had temperatures we've always been told not to put a cold wet flannel on them to cool them down. Is this the same with dogs or can I put a wet towel down in his bed for him? Sorry if this sounds really stupid we've just never had this problem before!

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asthmashmasthma · 23/06/2024 21:00

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asthmashmasthma · 23/06/2024 21:00

I've put a cold wet towel in his bed and we've just washed him down with cool water. He's not too distressed just panting more than normal so hopefully these measures should be enough.
@QuestionableMouse we are hoping to get an air con unit in the next day or two but just trying to figure out the money for it first. I know it's not ideal and trust me we are all aware of how bad it is today, we are sweltering in this heat. But the drs at the hospital told us in no uncertain terms we can't open the windows at night due to add having such bad asthma at the moment and that will always be my first concern

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QuestionableMouse · 23/06/2024 20:57

You need to figure something out because you all can't live in such a hot, closed house. It's unhealthy for everyone.

chattyness · 23/06/2024 20:56

The wet towel is a great idea and if you can afford to get one for the future it a washable cool may be the best for your pup , we've got a cool soft sleep brand one, there's no gel inside them and the material is ice cold to touch, my dog loves it

TeacherAndIKnowIt · 23/06/2024 20:56

Is he drooling, vomiting or are his gums a strange colour? Id any of those things, pour cool tap water on him to cool him down.

Autumn1990 · 23/06/2024 20:56

A bowl of ice in front of a fan works really well for cooling the air temperature

Lavender14 · 23/06/2024 20:56

Is he showing signs of heatstroke/dehydration? You can Google and find these and lots of vets will put them on their social media in hot weather. If he's just panting a lot I would make sure he's got a cool surface to lie on, water available and don't do anything that will get him excited/exercise him. You could give him a wash down with a tepid (not cold) wash cloth.

If he's showing signs of dehydration or heatstroke then you need to ring a vet.

asthmashmasthma · 23/06/2024 20:53

Forgot to mention I have also just ordered cooling mats off Amazon which are due in the morning so it should only be tonight that we are worrying about. I feel awful for not opening the windows but my son (5) had an asthma attack on Saturday due to pollen so I can't risk it

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asthmashmasthma · 23/06/2024 20:52

Thank you for the quick advice!
@QuestionableMouse he is a Jack Russell x pug.
I will get a wet towel ready for him and give him a quick cool bath now before we go to bed

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Jellycatspyjamas · 23/06/2024 20:52

Yes a cool wet towel in his bed, cold but not freezing cold water for drinking, do you have a fan you could use on him? You can get cool pads to put in his bed if the warmer weather continues. Take him out early morning and later at night when it’s cooler and don’t let him run/jump about too much.

QuestionableMouse · 23/06/2024 20:51

Also can you take his temp?

ToxicChristmas · 23/06/2024 20:51

We use a cool mat for our saluki as she isn't keen on the heat. You can get them fairly cheaply.

QuestionableMouse · 23/06/2024 20:50

I'd put him in the bath and hose him down with tepid water for at least ten minutes.

Sorry if I missed it - what breed is he?

Hoglet70 · 23/06/2024 20:50

A wet bandana around his neck or a wet towel to lie on will help a lot.