How can I help my dog cool down (dissipate heat)?

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A dog’s cooling system is poor; in summer it usually pants with its mouth open, using saliva evaporation to carry away heat. So after exercise or in high summer temperatures, provide plenty of drinking water to avoid dehydration. Also keep the room ventilated and trim the hair on the ears, paw pads, and belly to increase cooling surface area.

Finally, you can use a fan or air conditioning to lower the indoor temperature, and place cooling mats or mats for the dog to rest on.

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