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My puppy is struggling with heat. How can I cool him down safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 11 days old | 3 lbs

What to do if your puppy is having problems with the heat or regulating his temperature?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2017

It's important to keep him cool especially in days like today, if you have a fan at home you can use it toward your puppy, it should help him cool down significantly. you can use a wet cloth on him several times a day, the water will help cooling him as well.

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