Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

A cross-body mesh sling that carries a small dog against your side, with a safety clip to the harness so they can't jump out. Breathable panels and an adjustable strap; folds away when not in use.

Good for Small or senior dogs on long walks, transit, and crowds. Skip if Your dog is over about 7kg — a sling gets uncomfortable fast; go for a backpack.

A lightweight vest in layered mesh: soak it in cool water, wring it out, and evaporation does the cooling as the dog walks - the same trick as a cooling towel on your own neck. It's most useful for morning-and-evening summer walks, and the pale colour reflects sun instead of soaking it up. Re-wet to recharge.

Good for Warm-weather walks for heat-prone dogs - thick coats, dark coats, and dogs that run hot on any walk. Skip if You want it to make hot-hour exercise safe. It won't - shift the walk instead.

A four-pack of knit socks with a waterproof, textured sole and a velcro strap to keep them on. They protect pads from hot asphalt and road salt, and the grippy sole genuinely helps older dogs on wooden floors. Lighter and easier to accept than rigid boots - most dogs tolerate them after a couple of treats and a short indoor practice.

Good for Hot-pavement summers, senior dogs slipping on hard floors, and post-surgery paw protection. Skip if Your dog needs serious trail protection - for sharp rock and long hikes you want a rigid-soled boot.

A breathable everyday harness with hook-and-loop patches you can label, which quietly cuts down on strangers approaching an in-training or reactive dog. Mesh keeps it cool in warm weather; check the size chart against chest girth.

Good for In-training and reactive dogs; warm-weather walks. Skip if You need heavy-duty control for a determined puller.

An adjustable mesh barrier that ties between the headrests to keep a dog behind the front seats while you drive. Breathable net you can still see through; straps to most sedans and SUVs.

Good for Keeping a restless dog out of the front footwell on drives. Skip if You need real crash protection — a barrier contains, it doesn't restrain.

A raised cot with a detachable breathable mesh top that keeps a dog off hot floors and lets air move underneath — good for heavy-coated dogs that overheat, or as a wipe-clean porch bed. The cover comes off to wash; confirm the frame size.

Good for Hot sleepers, summer, and outdoor/porch use. Skip if Your dog prefers to sink into something soft and padded.

A raised-weave 'ice silk' bed that dissipates heat instead of trapping it, for dogs that overheat on padded beds in summer. No gel or water to puncture — just a breathable surface that wipes clean.

Good for Hot months and dogs that sprawl on tile to cool off. Skip if You want winter warmth — this is built to stay cool, not cosy.

A deodorant-style stick of moisturising balm for paw pads that get rough from hot pavement, winter salt or just age. The stick format means you swipe it straight onto the pad, so more ends up on the paw and less on your hands and floor. A little goes a long way; apply before bed so it soaks in before the next lick.

Good for Dry, rough pads from summer pavement or winter grit, and older dogs whose pads have lost their spring. Skip if The paw problem is a wound, a smell or constant licking - that needs a vet before it needs a moisturiser.

A reversible crate pad with a bone-quilted sleeping surface, an anti-slip dotted base, and a fabric that pet hair brushes off instead of weaving into. The whole mat is machine-washable, and the flat 3 cm profile suits dogs that sleep stretched out or run hot in summer. Four sizes, small through extra-large.

Good for Crates, cars and floor napping — especially for dogs that overheat on plush donut beds. Skip if Your dog is on the bigger side — the largest size tops out around 33 lb / 15 kg — or only sleeps curled up in a bolster bed.