Our canine pals have a digestive system and enzymes that isn't quite built to handle theobromine and caffeine as well as ours. It's like having different tools for the job – our dogs lack the right ones to break down the chocolate ingredients efficiently, making them more susceptible to negative effects.

Chocolate and Dog Health – Keeping your Dog Safe this Valentines Day

Discover the perfect dog breed for your lifestyle! Learn about key factors and tips to find your ideal furry friend. Learn how to select the perfect dog breed that matches your family's lifestyle and preferences. 

How to Choose the Right Dog for your Lifestyle

The rising summer temperatures present a unique challenge for our furry companions.  Our responsibility goes beyond just providing a refreshing bowl of water; it's about understanding their needs, recognizing the signs of heat stress, and taking proactive steps to ensure their well-being.

How to Keep your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat

Top Tips for Holidaying with your Dog - How to Ensure Your Dog is OK When You're Both on Holiday

Top Tips for Holidaying with your Dog

Of the 222 different pure dog breeds, we show the rankings for 2022 arranged by the highest number of registrations to the lowest.

The Most Popular Pure Breed Dogs in the UK

Each dog has specific exercise needs based on factors such as their breed, age, size, energy level, and overall health. 

Understanding Your Dog's Exercise Needs

Just like us, our canine companions deserve to lead healthy and happy lives, and one of the key ways to ensure this is through regular exercise. 

The Benefits of Regular Exercise for your Dog - Keeping Them Fit and Happy

How to Keep your Dog Active

It is extremely stressful and traumatic for both you and your dog, so we have put together a list of things you should do to prevent losing your dog and what steps to take, if you do lose your dog or it goes missing.

What to Do If Your Dog is Lost or goes Missing

A yearly event running over four days and is a Crufts Qualifying Show run under the Kennel Club rules and regulations with both national and international entrants.

The Windsor Championship Dog Show 2023

We are sharing our simple top tips on how to look after your dog in the heat.

Top Tips to Keep your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat

The Doggylush Team are aware of the impending heatwave arriving shortly and we wanted to share our simple top tips on how to look after your dog in the heat.

Make sure you check out our blog on Top Tips for Holidaying with your Dog, if you are taking your furry best friend on holiday with you.

Regular grooming is one of the best ways to help keep your dog cool, as getting rid of shedding fur helps them regulate their temperature, especially if they have thick fur.  

Giving your dog a shorter summer clipping will also allow more air to cool the skins surface.   

Dogs have very sensitive skin and easily get sunburned, so never shave your dog entirely. 

Most dog owners will naturally choose to keep their dogs out of the heat but dogs are at the happiest, when they get regular exercise, so we recommend changing the time of day, when you walk your dog to early morning and / or later in the evening, when it is cooler.

Try freezing mashed up watermelon, minus the pips, in your ice cube tray or cut a cucumber in thick slices for a nice frozen and healthy doggy treat.


We all know that dogs LOVE water, so spray your dog with the hose, put on the sprinkler or fill up a small paddle pool with water and let the good times begin.

You could also dip a towel in cold water, wring out the water and let your dog lie on it.

Most importantly keep plenty of dog bowls filled with water both inside and in a shady area in the garden, so your dog can easily hydrate.

When you are out walking in the heat with your dog bring extra water, as it will need to drink more, than usual and you might also need to pour water over it to cool it down.


 If you take your dog out for a walk during the day, remember its paws are just as sensitive to heat, as us humans and we all know, how painful it is to walk barefoot on hot sand. 

To check the temperature of asphalt/pavements place your hand palm down on the surface and hold it there for 5 seconds. If it is uncomfortably hot for your palm, then it will be too hot for your dog’s paws.

Never leave a dog in a car on a hot day, even with the windows slightly open the temperature rises quickly and with minimal air circulation, it will be difficult for your dog to remain cool.

Temperatures in a parked vehicles can reach in excess of 50°C or 130°F, depending on the temperature outside.


The skin of dogs is even more sensitive than human skin, so make sure to put sun protection cream on any exposed areas such as ears and nose.


The most common signs of heat stroke is heavy panting, lethargy, excessive drooling and shaking. If this occurs contact your vet immediately and start to cool your dog down by moving it to a shaded area, put it on a cold wet towel, drizzle cold water over its head, ears and feet. 

Never use ice water, as this could cause shock. Continue to cool your dog, whilst on your way to the vet.

Lastly, though it might be tempting to let your dog jump into a lake or stream be careful as some water might contain bacteria or algae, which could make your dog sick. 

CONTENTS

🐾 Regular Grooming

🐾 Regular Exercise

🐾 Frozen Treats

🐾 Hydration

🐾 Check the Walking Surface

🐾 Vehicles

🐾 Sun Protection

🐾 Heat Stroke

🐾 Open Water

CONTENTS