DOG COOLING VEST (CUSTOM SIZE)
The cooling vest slips over your dog's head and has an underbelly strap which covers the chest of your dog and allows the body core to cool down too. This provides for a more efficient cooling process.
Why does my dog need a cooling vest?
Unlike humans, dogs do not have efficient cooling systems and so they can overheat easily. Dogs try to regulate their body temperature by panting, or by perspiring through the pads of their paws, as they have almost no sweat glands like humans. However, dogs can only expel a small fraction of a their excess bodyheat in this way. Using a cooling vest can therefore help your dog maintain a normal body temperature.
How to use the vest
To use the ThermLow cooling vest simply soak it in in water and then wring out so that it is moist but not dripping. Slip it over your dog’s head, tuck the underbelly strap between the dog's front legs and bring the straps up and secure the hook and look fastenings. If the coat starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.
How long does the vest stay cool?
This depends on the outside temperature, but generally it will stay cool for a few hours. If the vest starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.
Made to Measure
This item is a Made to Measure item. Please click here for guidance on measuring your dog.
The price of the Made to Measure vest is based on the length of the vest.
- First please enter the measurements in centimetres for length, girth, and neck size.
- Then please choose the size range that the length of your vest falls into so that the correct price for your vest is selected.
Please use the Additional Information text box to provide any further information that you may feel to be useful. For example if your dog is particularly deep chested you may wish to provide the chest and waist measurement too, or if you have a broad dog you may wish to provide the breast measurement.
Please measure your dog carefully as Made to Measure vests are non returnable, unless the item is faulty or there is an error on the part of Freckles Designs.
Please do not choose a shorter length then the true length of your dog in order to get a lower priced vest as the positioning of the velcro is dictated by the length of the dog. If you did this the vest will not fit right, and as it is your error no refund will be given.
Caring for your vest
When not in use, leave the vest to dry out. It is not recommended that the vest is stored in a plastic bag for longer than a day once wet as it may start to smell. Instead, while damp, fold the vest into the shape that you would like to store it in, let it dry naturally and it will become hard and then it can be safely stored away.
DO NOT try and unfold your cooling vest when it is hard and dry as it could tear. Soak it in water and it will become soft and supple again and ready to use. If the vest starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.
If required, the cooling vest can be machine washed at 30 degrees. Wash separately. Do not use conditioners or softeners and do not tumble dry.