Pets at Home’s new range includes a tent and doggy paddling pool to keep pooches cool
WITH Britain basking in the sunshine as another heatwave hits the UK, Pets at Home is urging pet owners to keep their furry friends cool with a range of cooling products.
From today until Thursday July 9, a number of items in the retailer's cooling range have 25 per cent off.
Shoppers can pick up water bottles, cooling vests, pet sunscreen, freezable ice cream dog toys and even a dog-friendly "beer".
Claire Gavin, director of creative development and innovation at Pets at Home, said: ";Just as the sun can be damaging to our skin, it poses a risk for the health of our pets too.
"We know that keeping pets cool during the summer months can be a challenge, so our new range has been created with the health, welfare and safety needs of our pets top of mind, whilst ensuring they can keep cool and have fun in the sun too.”
Pets at Home’s cooling range is available in stores and online and you can find your nearest store .
If you order online, delivery costs £2.95 for orders under £39, or it is free if you spend more than £39.
You can also click and collect items for free.
Remember to check the prices of items elsewhere to make sure you are getting the best deal.
Here are some of our top picks.
Pop-up dog tent - WAS £18.00. NOW £13.50. SAVE £4.50 (25 per cent) -
This shelter pops open in seconds (with no tools or assembly required) and can be quickly folded away again for easy storage, offering your dog a shaded space to help keep your them cool on hot summer days.
At £13.50 it's a pretty good deal: we found a s.
Fill 'n' freeze ice cream dog toy - WAS £5.00. NOW £3.75. SAVE £1.25 (25 per cent) -
This dog toy is perfect for keeping your dog cool on hot days or when on the go and it's also great for teething puppies too.
All you have to do is fill the toy with water and freeze.
It is possible to buy similar products elsewhere for about the same price, like this we found on petplanet.co.uk for £3.49.
Bottom Sniffer Beer for dogs (330ml) - £2.49 -
Bottom Sniffer "beer" for dogs is a fun way of keeping your pet refreshed.
The non-alcoholic, non-carbonated doggy tipple can be served as a drink or over food.
It's only available to buy online, so you will need to get it delivered or click and collect to your nearest store.
At the moment, this is pretty much the only "dog beer" on the market.
Beer company had produced something similar in the past, but it's now out of production.
Dog paddling pool - WAS £25.00 - £35.00. NOW £18.75 - £26.25. SAVE £6.25-£8.75 (25 per cent) -
This paddling pool features a galvanised spring steel frame that pops up and down in seconds.
Made of durable double-wall polyester and waterproof shell, there are no tools, sticks, poles or assembly required and it is really easy to clean.
The pool features a mesh pocket and convenient lead retainer, and folds away for easy storage.
It comes in large or extra large, depending on the size of your dog.
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Petkin dog sun spray SPF 15 (120ml) - £6.00 -
Just like people, dogs need protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
This mist provides a fast and convenient way to protect your dog from the sun whenever you are outdoors.
Simply spray on anytime for instant sun protection.
It looks like quite a good low-cost option, as this is £13.49.
Elastofit ice blue dog vest - WAS £13.00 - £25.00. NOW £9.75 - £18.75. SAVE £3.25-£6.25 (25 per cent) -
This vest is lightweight and designed to keep your pet cool and comfortable on hot days or when on the go.
It will help keep your pooch cool for up to six hours and helps protect them against ultraviolet rays and heat-related illness.
Simply soak the vest in cold water and wring out, repeating as needed when the water evaporates.
To fit, open the vest and pass your dog's head through the hole, then wrap the straps around your dog's body and fasten.
The vest comes in sizes extra small to giant, so no matter what size your dog, there will be a vest to suit them.
This Ancol cooling dog vest coat is similar and is available on Amazon for between £10.37 and £18.36, depending on the size you need.
Prism travel water bottle - WAS £3.00. NOW £2.25. SAVE 75p (25 per cent) -
This nifty water bottle with foldout bowl is perfect for hikes, travelling and camping.
The lid acts as a bowl when unfolded and when you are ready to go, simply clip the bottle to a lead, belt or backpack with the attached carabiner clasp.
There are quite a few of these dog bottles on the market, including which costs £3.55.
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