Dog Cooling Collars: Where to Buy Them to Keep Your Dog From Overheating

For starters, dogs can overheat (just like humans) and be at risk of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

They don‘t necessarily need to be outdoors to be at risk as some large and giant dog breeds with heavy coats can become overheated indoors.

If you travel frequently with your dog as a companion or enjoy warm weather activities with your pet, consider protecting his or her health with a cooling collar.

Competition dogs—those that participate in agility, tracking or Schutzhund events—benefit from cooling products as well.

Even if you are just transporting your dog in a vehicle or motor home for a short distance, you might want to err on the safe side by including a cooling collar in your travel preparations, as vehicles can break down or be involved in accidents.

Being stranded on a hot day with your best furry friend could turn into a dangerous situation if you are not prepared to keep him or her cool.

The KoolCollar works by two different methods so you can use it indoors or outdoors.

1. To use it to cool down your pet outdoors, simply fill the collar with ice cubes from the freezer and secure it around their neck.

2. As the ice melts, the water drips down the dog’s coat just like sweat.

3. As the water evaporates, the animal’s skin is cooled and its core body temperature lowered.

While this is a relatively easy and inexpensive process, there is the downside of water potentially dripping all over the place.

Fortunately, the KoolCollar comes with KoolTubes for inside use, which eliminates this negative aspect.

KoolTubes are filled with a non-toxic liquid so there is no danger of harm to your pet if one should be punctured. According to the manufacturer, each KoolTube lasts about 30 to 50 minutes, depending on how active the dog is and the ambient temperature.

You can provide perpetual cooling for your fur friend by purchasing a refill pack of KoolTubes to complement the pair that comes with the collar.

That way, you can always have refills frozen and ready to restock the collar as needed.

The collars come in small, medium and large and are sized according to the dog’s neck size. Price points are under $20 for any size, and refilll tubes cost under $10 per pair.

The only downside to this particular collar is the need to keep refilling it with either ice or the refill tubes. With each tube effective for just about an hour, owners could be limited in the kind of activities they could enjoy with their pets, and some might consider the process labor-intensive to maintain.

Water-absorbing polymers (polyacrylamide crystals) give Cooler Bars their cooling properties.

These crystals are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

1. Soak the collar in cool or cold water for about 30 minutes prior to use.

2. Snap it on your dog.

3. Take a walk or car ride or hit the agility circuit.

The collars fasten securely with Velcro and come in sizes extra small (for toy and miniature breeds) to extra large (for giant breeds). At under $20 for any size, they are affordable protection for your favorite canine. Purchase these dog cooling collars from Body Coolers by clicking the link.

Polar Products dog cooling collars also work by using water-absorbing polymers to keep the collars cool.

According the manufacturer’s information, the collars will stay cool for up to 24 hours and do not absorb the animal’s sweat, thus avoiding unpleasant complications like mold and mildew.

A Polar neck tie is recommended for toy-size dogs and fastens with a hook and loop closure, while the Polar animal collar is the best choice for larger breeds and features a quick release mechanism for safety.

The benefit of collars using water absorption technology over those using ice is the collar stays cooler longer and is relatively hassle-free to use, as owners are not continually refilling them with ice or swapping out frozen refill tubes. Buy them direct from Polar Products by clicking on text link in this sentence.

At an attractive price point of under $10, this is an incredibly economic way to keep your dog cool and comfortable.

The Outward Hound Cool-It Bandana is the perfect choice for the more fashion-conscious owners and their discriminating pooches.

This innovative product is crafted with non-toxic absorbent crystals and stays cool for several hours.

This stylish blue collar also features a reflective tape edging for safety. Sizes range from small to large with price points under $7 for all sizes.

Part of responsible pet ownership is protecting your pet from health hazards like overheating and heat-related issues.

Dog cooling collars to keep dogs comfortable and safe are an affordable, easy to maintain option for most owners.

However, you might want to consider additional dog cooling accessories or dog cooling apparel, especially if your canine is an active participant in dog shows and agility type events.

Dog cooling vests, mats and pads are good ways to safeguard your pet’s health and keep him or her comfy and cool no matter what the temperature.

KoolCollar, http://www.koolcollarstore.com/products.html

Cooler Bars Sports Accessories, http://dogcooler.coolerbars.com/dog_collars.htm

Polar Products, http://www.polar-products.com/index.php?p=view_product&product_id=11

Outward Hound, http://www.myoutwardhound.com/cooling-bandannas-for-dogs.html