Overheated doodle?

**lindamarie** · 03-31-2010, 01:39 PM

Yesterday, I walked Bogart a few miles. It wasn't that hot.......maybe 60 degrees?
I have come to love our walks and we walk everywhere......the grocery store, the bank....you name it!

Yesterday, I walked him to my doctor. I noticed he was panting more than usual. When I got there, I gave him water in the plastic, foldable bowl I carry. He was more interested in all the nurses and patients than the water.

He had a little and then when I stopped for lunch on the way home, he drank some in the restaraunt.
By the time we got home, he ran around the yard a bit when he saw his buddy, Finn, over the fence, but he immediately started seeking a shady place to lie down. He did this 3 times and that is so unlike Bogart.

This is all leading to a question........Do you think that possibly a light weight, some sort of GARB........like a WHITE, linen "shirt" would help?
White deflects the suns rays, right? So, maybe I could either have something made, or find something of this nature online.
Spring, Summer is a tough time for black dogs!

I also had that incident last summer where I had to find him water ASAP........
What do you black dog owners do? And would you think this piece of doggie clothing might work?

tuffystar · 03-31-2010, 02:15 PM

Sorry but I don't know the answer. I will be watching this post though because it will help me with Tia. I am not in the sun much but we do have to train every day. Good luck.

**lindamarie** · 03-31-2010, 02:54 PM

I found these.......seems, however, that they need to be 100% cotton to be COOL! Some have Lycra and that might be too HOT!
http://www.dog.com/Search.aspx?query=dog+tank+top+white

http://www.dogsmartway.com/item_detail.php?cid=791

OH! Look at this one! But also look at the price!

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx ... feeds*4489

A little cheaper:
http://www.petsquared.com/products/dog_ ... wb_500.asp

**lindamarie** · 03-31-2010, 03:27 PM

Okay.......I have decided to buy one of these cooling jackets.
I called the vet and they are highly recommended.
I'm trying to figure if I will spend the 49 or 59 dollars. The one for 59 had a live chat where the other you need to email and wait.
They appear to be the exact same jacket, no?

DrEPropp · 03-31-2010, 05:34 PM

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**lindamarie** · 04-01-2010, 11:45 AM

Thanks Eileen!
It arrived today!

I spent the $$$$$$ for One Day delivery......

When I want something, I want it now!

I got the Ruffwear in a Medium........it fits well and is now soaking in the bathtub BECAUSE.......I'm gowing to use it shortly!!

I'll report back later!

**lindamarie** · 04-03-2010, 09:36 AM

Update:
THIS JACKET IS GREAT!

Bogart and I walked Thursday and Friday. It was in the low 80's.
I was sweating and peeling off a light weight jacket on Thursday.....and Friday .........I was hot in a short sleeve shirt.
Although some panting was going on as that's how dogs sweat, it was minimal and he was very comfortable. When we got home, I took it off and he wasn't panting for over an hour and looking for a shady, cool spot.
This thing is awesome! I get to walk my doodle this summer! YAY!!

I think some people thought I was abusing him with wearing this thing in the heat until they found out it was wet and cool! I think Orvis sales for Ruffwear will soar in my area as many people wanted to know where I got it and they want one or 2 for their dogs! :P

Jac · 04-03-2010, 02:48 PM

Glad it worked so well for you two! I wondered how it would be...I once bought a cool bed that had to be soaked and it was HEAVY, plus it got stinky, like a sour wash cloth. We tossed it out. So, keep us posted!

**lindamarie** · 04-03-2010, 11:29 PM

EUUUUUUU, JAC!
My son thought of that with this jacket. It slowly dries when we walk and I then throw another cup of water on it.
By the time I get home.......it's fairly on the dry side. Hung on a rack it dries nicely!

I think with the bed.....it doesn't get aired out as much....maybe?

Jac · 04-04-2010, 12:01 AM

Probably not...because you want to keep it cool, so you keep it moist and with the dog on top and the floor beneath...not much air...it was stinky!

**lindamarie** · 04-06-2010, 10:49 AM

NO STINKIES HERE! :P

Jac · 04-07-2010, 05:11 AM

Good! I am so glad that you found something that will help Bogie stay cool!

03-31-2010, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Overheated doodle? Yesterday, I walked Bogart a few miles. It wasn't that hot.......maybe 60 degrees? I have come to love our walks and we walk everywhere......the grocery store, the bank....you name it! Yesterday, I walked him to my doctor. I noticed he was panting more than usual. When I got there, I gave him water in the plastic, foldable bowl I carry. He was more interested in all the nurses and patients than the water. He had a little and then when I stopped for lunch on the way home, he drank some in the restaraunt. By the time we got home, he ran around the yard a bit when he saw his buddy, Finn, over the fence, but he immediately started seeking a shady place to lie down. He did this 3 times and that is so unlike Bogart. This is all leading to a question........Do you think that possibly a light weight, some sort of GARB........like a WHITE, linen "shirt" would help? White deflects the suns rays, right? So, maybe I could either have something made, or find something of this nature online. Spring, Summer is a tough time for black dogs! I also had that incident last summer where I had to find him water ASAP........ What do you black dog owners do? And would you think this piece of doggie clothing might work? __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

03-31-2010, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
tuffystar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2,292	Re: Overheated doodle? Sorry but I don't know the answer. I will be watching this post though because it will help me with Tia. I am not in the sun much but we do have to train every day. Good luck.

03-31-2010, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? I found these.......seems, however, that they need to be 100% cotton to be COOL! Some have Lycra and that might be too HOT! http://www.dog.com/Search.aspx?query=dog+tank+top+white http://www.dogsmartway.com/item_detail.php?cid=791 OH! Look at this one! But also look at the price! http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx ... feeds*4489 A little cheaper: http://www.petsquared.com/products/dog_ ... wb_500.asp __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

03-31-2010, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? Okay.......I have decided to buy one of these cooling jackets. I called the vet and they are highly recommended. I'm trying to figure if I will spend the 49 or 59 dollars. The one for 59 had a live chat where the other you need to email and wait. They appear to be the exact same jacket, no? __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

03-31-2010, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrEPropp Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54	Re: Overheated doodle? deleted

04-01-2010, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? Thanks Eileen! It arrived today! I spent the $$$$$$ for One Day delivery...... When I want something, I want it now! I got the Ruffwear in a Medium........it fits well and is now soaking in the bathtub BECAUSE.......I'm gowing to use it shortly!! I'll report back later! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

04-03-2010, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? Update: THIS JACKET IS GREAT! Bogart and I walked Thursday and Friday. It was in the low 80's. I was sweating and peeling off a light weight jacket on Thursday.....and Friday .........I was hot in a short sleeve shirt. Although some panting was going on as that's how dogs sweat, it was minimal and he was very comfortable. When we got home, I took it off and he wasn't panting for over an hour and looking for a shady, cool spot. This thing is awesome! I get to walk my doodle this summer! YAY!! I think some people thought I was abusing him with wearing this thing in the heat until they found out it was wet and cool! I think Orvis sales for Ruffwear will soar in my area as many people wanted to know where I got it and they want one or 2 for their dogs! :P __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

04-03-2010, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Overheated doodle? Glad it worked so well for you two! I wondered how it would be...I once bought a cool bed that had to be soaked and it was HEAVY, plus it got stinky, like a sour wash cloth. We tossed it out. So, keep us posted!

04-03-2010, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? EUUUUUUU, JAC! My son thought of that with this jacket. It slowly dries when we walk and I then throw another cup of water on it. By the time I get home.......it's fairly on the dry side. Hung on a rack it dries nicely! I think with the bed.....it doesn't get aired out as much....maybe? __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

04-04-2010, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Overheated doodle? Probably not...because you want to keep it cool, so you keep it moist and with the dog on top and the floor beneath...not much air...it was stinky!

04-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: Overheated doodle? NO STINKIES HERE! :P __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

04-07-2010, 05:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Overheated doodle? Good! I am so glad that you found something that will help Bogie stay cool!

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