Heat tolerance in cane corso

[Kcourtwr]

Hello
So this is grim my 8month old cane corso. When I got him it was in December and as I live in New York up until now it has been fairly cold other than the past 2 months or so. He has become very sluggish since the weather has gotten hotter and is constantly panting. I got him a kitty pool and he Dosent want to get in and just has no interest and Dosent like being splashed with water but will come between my legs for me to put it on his chest but that’s about it. Is there any suggestions anyone has. I knew they were heat tolerant but he’s rediculous about it haha. How can I help fix this? Thanks!

 

[Boxergirl]

Adorable guy you have there, with a most excellent name! I don't know that there's any safe way to fix heat intolerance. Some dogs are more sensitive than others. My boxers are very intolerant of heat. One more than the other. I use a Swamp Cooler from Ruffwear. It keeps them cool where they need to be kept cool and really makes a difference for us. You can feel how cool it keeps their chest. I still don't let them run around on super hot days, but we can now sit outside or by the lake and they're comfortable.

https://ruffwear.com/products/swamp-cooler-dog-cooling-vest

Of course if you have a dog that is more sensitive to the heat, please familiarize yourself with the signs of heat exhaustion and what to do. No super cold water! Ice water can constrict the blood vessels and inhibit how quickly the body can cool itself. Cool water on the chest and arm pits is best. No gulping huge amounts of water either due to the risk of bloat. Get to a vet asap.

 

[Michele]

Cooling Bandana:
https://motleymutt.com/shop/dog-ban...wE#/94-style-blue_paisley/98-size-l_four_rows

Cooling mats:
https://www.target.com/p/cooling-do...Vz2xvBB0EtgyLEAQYASABEgIoS_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Boxergirl]

Cooling Bandana:
https://motleymutt.com/shop/dog-ban...wE#/94-style-blue_paisley/98-size-l_four_rows

Cooling mats:
https://www.target.com/p/cooling-dog-mat-boots-38-barkley-8482/-/A-81905852?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012806744&CPNG=PLA_Pets+Shopping_Local|Pets_Ecomm_Essentials&adgroup=SC_Pets&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9004148&targetid=aud-552621964551la-781618653544&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgaPYtPXB8QIVz2xvBB0EtgyLEAQYASABEgIoS_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Great suggestions. I have things similar to these. I found they weren't enough for my guys by themselves, but are great products to go along with the vest. Can you tell I really like the vest, lol? Not a knockoff brand either. The one from Ruffwear is the only one that we've been really pleased with and I've tried them all.

 

[Michele]

Great suggestions. I have things similar to these. I found they weren't enough for my guys by themselves, but are great products to go along with the vest. Can you tell I really like the vest, lol? Not a knockoff brand either. The one from Ruffwear is the only one that we've been really pleased with and I've tried them all.

Some of the K-9 bomb dogs in NYC wear the cooling collars. They have to be outside in the heat a lot so the collars help. When I had my chihuahua ( he passed away in 2019, I would put a cold towel on his body to cool him off). He was small, so that worked well.

 

[Boxergirl]

I really wanted the bandanas and collars to be enough for my guys. It's probably because boxers are brachycephalic, although I've been cautious to choose from lines that are not bad at all. My Ella, the EM, had far fewer problems than the boxers. Of course she was sensible and stopped when she was warm. The silly boxers just go and go and go. Not a lick of common sense in them.