what to do in hot temperature
 

My dog just got neutered yesterday and i also just found out today that this saturday would be 109 degrees! :thumbdown

what should i do to keep him cool? he also has a pretty long, thick coat.
I wanted to take him to the groomers to get his hair cut short for the summer, but i cant now for another 10-14 days.

I know, it's a real hassle keeping the little ones the temperature they like.

Personally, I clip my two rather short through the Summer months. I don't really show them, and I take them out along a Bayou and they jump in frequently, so, the shorter coat is better for "us".

I have a doggy door, and they run in and out many times a day. I have seen them rush out, and lay paws up in 100 degree weather, just to warm up from the A/C inside. And, I really don't keep it all that cool in the house.

So all in all, my two are rather cold natured, and don't mind "warming" up at all. It's possible that a long coat may exacerbate them overheating, but, I doubt since you keep them inside, that will be a problem.

What you might do, if you really want them with long coats is...
Go ahead and let the hair on their backs and all grow out, but, clip/shave their chest through their privates (under-body) very short. That'll give them a open area that they can press against the Floor Tile or Grass, to get instant cooling, and it will be out of sight (underneath them).

thanks for replying! but i just dont know what to do for the next 2 weeks ince he just got neautered. especially saturday. i cant let him run around, or get wet.

im thinking about just keeping him inside with the ac on and lotsss of water.?

That is what i've been doing for my little one. When you bring him home from the neutering, he prob won't want to move or do too much anyways. Just give him a comfy area for him to lay down that is cool and let him get some Z's to recover.

he came home from the neuter yesterday. hes been exhausted and has been sleeping ever since.

Actually their coat keeps them cool in summer and warm in winter. Hopefully you have an AC to keep the house cool, and if not, then shut all windows and blinds early in the morning to keep hot air and sun out. Put two towels in the freezer till very cold and take turns with them laying on the floor in his favorite spot if he likes laying on them. (you could also run a small fan on him while he's on his cold towel). Put some shaved ice in his water, fix him some "PEARLED" barley (you can cook it in beef or chicken broth so it's tasty) because barley is the only food that cools the inner core. Hope this helps some.

Yorkies are inside dogs. They don't have a double coat like most breeds, which can keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A double coated dog is an outside dog, although they do well inside too. A Yorkies had a single hair, like the human head, and it's not efficient in keeping us warm or cool. I have a problem with breeders keeping Yorkies outside, but never have I heard of a pet owner doing it. Remember, dogs can't perspire like humans do to cool themselves off, it's up to you to keep them at the proper temperature.

This x10000.

Wow, these are all awesome suggestions on keeping cool! I need it too, living in Texas. The heat index the other day was 110!

Please reassure me that this is an indoor dog! Yorkies are NOT yard dogs! He has to have climate controlled environment. Please tell me he does NOT live outside.........

They sell cooling mats for dogs to lay on. They do not cost very much and would be a big help to a dog that does not have AC available to them.
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When it got quite hot here for a few weeks last summer I turned the AC on. I ended up having to put Gracie in her pajamas because she wanted to stay in her blanket all the time.:rolleyes: She prefers the warm weather but she is typical Yorkie and has no undercoat. I also am careful to keep her in shaded areas when we are outside. Dogs can also get sunburn, especially lighter haired dogs with parts down the middle of the back.

You have got to be kidding!!! You can't possibly keep your dog outside?

Hi; I'm going to chime in with everyone else and advise that yorkies are INSIDE dogs; they will not survive in extreme heat or cold.

Keep him inside - in the AC!

Please don't allow your yorkie to live outdoors. They are house dogs for many reasons. TX heat is far too hot for any dog. Yorkies love to be part of the family, and they should live inside with the family not outside with hazards of wildlife and weather.

I would keep the air conditioner on for him and have fresh cool water available at all times. Also, I don't think it's a good idea for yorkies (or any other dog) to be kept as outside dogs. The temperature for one thing. Also someone could steal the dog or your dog could be attacked by another animal. Please consider keeping your dog as an inside dog and going out just for potty and playing. Hope he feels better from the neuter.

Keeping a dog cool is easy.

Let them snuggle up on the couch with the a/c on while watching Animal Planet.

You can never go wrong with this method.

I'm not entirely clear on what you're asking....are you asking how to keep him cool bc he lives outside? Or, are you asking bc you're worried he will be even be warm inside, bc it will be 109 degrees outside?

I was wondering the same thing?

Can I ask a question? Lots here say that Yorkies CAN'T go outside much...but I wanted to take Howard with me to the beach! I always get a special beach bed with a shade for the head and an umbrella, he can sleep by my head out of the sun, and it is very breezy there...but about 35 degrees. Actually it is cooler at the beach, in the city it's about 42 degrees and really humid.

Hoping for many days of seaside fun with Howard....

Are you saying you keep him outside normally or your not gonig to let him go out to go potty and stuff

I think what is being conveyed is that Yorkies cant take prolong periods in the broiling sunshine on hot humid days! You cant go jogging and drag them around behind you for a brisk run in 90*+ heat with high humidity factored into the formula. They enjoy being outside with you, just provide lots of shade and cool water and rest, be acutely aware of how the pup is tolerating the temp, wet him down if necessary to keep him cool, remember he is not interested in competing in the Iron Man Triathlon with you, so dont over exert him in your quest for "ironess"! Remember his little feet can blister on hot sand or asphalt or concrete...and KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE, AND BE PREPARED TO DEAL WITH IT EMERGENTLY!!!.

Oh I didn't get the impression that the dog is being kept outside. I just assumed she was taking the dog outside here and there for a little outdoor time, but I agree with everyone about yorkies not being outside dogs. They do get hot easily.

I took Geno on a walk the other night, only half the distance we usually go plus it was early evening and he was panting when we got home. Geno never pants when we go on long walks in 50-60 degree weather. He'll even run for a little bit and still be fine so the heat def takes a toll on them. If it's too hot, keep him inside with the AC running. If it's going to be 80ish and humid here, I prefer not to take Geno out. My AC runs all day in the living room for him and the AC is right next to the couch so Geno likes to jump on the arm of the couch and just stand there while the AC blows on him haha Then he goes back to cuddling next to his blankie in his bed.

I don't think that's what is being implied! I think some think the OP is having her dog LIVE outside... but I am not sure if that's what she actually means?

Yorkies can be outside of long periods of time! Most will LOVE it if you give them the chance to. :) Jackson loves the beach.

Just always bring lots of water and have a shady place on those really hot days.

He'll be fine outside in the heat for long enough to potty & walk about a bit but after that, bring him in where it is nice & cool & he can rest & recuperate in safety & comfort.

I couldn't tell if you are asking because you keep your little Yorkie outside most of the time or just worried when he goes out to play and potty. If you will read about Yorkies, you will find that they are particularly susceptible to exposure to high/low temperatures & humidity & cannot maintain or regulate their body temps as well as most breeds. Yorkies are "inside" dogs, meaning that due to their small size & the inability to handle weather well, they must live inside as part of the family, going outside only for short periods if the temperatures are extreme or it is raining. When the weather is not extreme & someone is with them, they can stay out for prolonged periods of time as long as water/food available. Even though originally bred as a farm dog in the U. K. to dispense with vermin, as the breed caught on with city dwellers & ladies of society, the dog began to be bred smaller & smaller & traits for stamina & hardiness were often eschewed for those of small size, correct coloring & more lapdog qualities. Though the breed maintains much of the feistiness & aggressive attitude originally in its genes, it is no longer a dog that is hardy enough to live outside with all of the temperature extremes, weather changes & attendant dangers that go with that lifestyle.

Additionally, very small dogs are prey for large dogs or cats, other animals such as coyotes, raccoons, opossum, etc., that can enter the yard & attack them or vice versa. Whoever might start a fight, the smaller Yorkie will often wind up injured. Even if another species of animal should get into the yard just to play, they often carry disease they can pass to your dog or hurt them just in play. Birds of prey often swoop down & take Yorkies for food! Humans will readily steal them should they see them outside & unattended. A Yorkie can get out of the tiniest of opening in the fence or space between the fence & gate - I know because mine has gotten out a space no more than about 3 1/2" wide. They will dig under the fence if they see a way.

So if your dog is an outside dog, please, please reconsider how dangerous it is for him, especially if recuperating from surgery.

yes he is a indoor dog!

sorry for the confusion. my dog is NOT a outdoor dog. He is a indoor dog!

Thats what I thought thanks for clearing it up

that was what i was trying to say. that my dog is a indoor dog. but he does go outside here and there to go potty and have some outdoor time.

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I live in Phoenix, and it's often very hot. Joey actually likes it warmer than I do. I think he would be really happy if I kept my house in the high 80's. He tends to go to his heated bed, when I have the AC down low and of course, I use clothing to keep him warm as well. I really don't let him out in the heat of the day. The concrete is too hot for his paws and we use pee pads so he doesn't need to go outside. Outside activities are limited to early morning or late afternoon and evening.

Oh, thank goodness!