Calling all pet owners – we've found everything you need to keep your furry family members cool

Avoid your pet overheating during the heatwave with the help of these savvy cooling solutions

 collage of cooling pet products for the heatwave
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As a dog owner, I've suddenly panicked about keeping my pup cool during stifling temperatures once the heatwave hits. And if last year's weather is anything to go by, it's only going to get hotter from here on in, so I'm determined to be more prepared this year.

But of course, it's not just dogs, it's important to keep all domesticated animals cool because hot weather creates uncomfortable living conditions for us humans – imagine how unbearable it can be for our fur-covered friends.

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It goes without saying that finding ways to keep your home cool will also help, and for that, you can't go far wrong with one of the best cooling fans.

collage of a whippet laying in the sun throughout summer

This is my dog, Mr Brooks, a whippet who worships the sun - so you can see why I need to be armed with all the latest cooling pet products this summer

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As much as we all celebrate the hot weather, it can be dangerous for our beloved pets. If, like me, you have a dog, there are plenty of helpful guidelines from the RSPCA on dogs in summer to warn owners when it's too hot to walk, so you might need to adjust your schedule accordingly.

Tamara Kelly
Lifestyle Editor

Tamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist with a career spanning over 23 years. Now the Lifestyle Editor of womanandhome.com, she previously spent 19 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home. With these award-winning interior teams, she gained a wealth of knowledge and honed her skills and passion for styling and writing about every aspect of lifestyle and interiors.

A true homes and interiors expert, Tamara has been an ambassador for leading interior brands on multiple occasions, including appearing on Matalan’s The Show and presenting at top interior trend forecasting events such as the Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.

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