30 April,2021 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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With lockdowns and restrictions being re-imposed across the nation, pet parents along with their pets will be stuck indoors. Even though pets won't be able to visit parks, special care needs to be taken to ensure they're safeguarded against the summer heat. A number of online pet stores selling a wide range of personal care products, clothing, accessories, toys, and much more cater to the varied needs of pet owners. Here is a list of products you can order online that will keep your pets cool.
Comfortable naps
Indian summers can be extreme for many pets that are not used to high temperatures. The easiest way to ensure the comfort of your pets is a cooling mat. The âCool Mat' (INR 2250) by Pet Comfort is made of multi-layer materials that will absorb heat and moisture. Once you've refrigerated the mat, its non-toxic gel centre regulates your pet's body temperature upon contact and keeps them cool for hours making it the ideal accompaniment for your pet's afternoon nap.
Log onto petcomfort.in
Cool wear
If you have a heat sensitive dog and are always worried about keeping them cool, the Trixie-Cooling Vest (INR 1,450) sold by Chew Central will prove useful to you. Made of highly absorbent PVA, the vest cools by evaporation. Simply soak the vest in water for the material to absorb the water before making your pet wear it. The soaked water will slowly evaporate and keep your dog cool. The vest also comes with a loop fastener and hook to ensure a suitable fit. The Mumbai-based online pet store sells a range of cooling products, from bandanas to cooling mats as well.
Log onto chewcentral.com
Protect the paws
Never underestimate how sensitive your pet's paws can be to hot surfaces. Zoof Pets offers a range of shoes for your four-legged friends, including boots, runners, grips, and plops. Available in multiple sizes, boots are waterproof and suitable for outdoors while plofs are anti-slip and suitable for indoors. Their runners are breathable and ideal for humid summers while plops are perfect for when it rains.
Log onto zoofpets.com
Hydration play
Heads up for tails (HUFT) is an online pet store popular among pet parents for its customised range of products, from dog collars to beds. A one-stop shop with an inventory of over 1,000 products, HUFT sells accessories, clothing, toys, furniture, bedding, food, and much more for dogs, cats, birds, as well as rabbits. The âAll for Paws Chill Out- Hydration Bone Dog Toy' (INR 699) is a great toy that keeps dogs occupied as well as hydrated. All you need to do is soak the toy in water and each time your pet bites into the bone, they will get some water.
Log onto: headsupfortails.com
Water babies
A portable pool is a fun solution to keeping pets engaged and cool. One of the most reputable companies to produce inflatable pools, Fuloon offers plenty of durable options depending upon the size of your pets. The âFuloon PVC Portable Foldable Pet Swimming Pool' (INR 8500) is foldable and easy to store. Made up of quality PVC material, the product can also be used as a bathing tub for your pets or an outdoor water pond.
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