Is Ice Water Dangerous for dogs? - Page 2

Doberdoodle, we actually do have a nice window unit but it requires a different type of outlet (forgive me, I am not an electrician!) which is only in one room, the dining room, which happens to be used the least and my "nice" room that is off limits to dogs (where we have guests, nicer floor, where I keep my antiques and curios from Africa).  We rent our home so are limited in what modifications we are allowed to do or what we would sink money into a property we don't own and don't plan on living in more than a year from now.  When it is super hot, I actually close the windows and close all the shades during the day.  In the morning while I'm getting ready I run the attic fan to suck in the morning air, then try to lock it in during the day.  The dogs have a little water in their crates and have a box fan on them on low.  I think they are not in any danger of heat during the day, but the humidity is what sucks the energy out of us, both human and dog.  The past week or so I have done very limited training, let the dogs self-regulate their exercise (no biking or jogging the dogs, they can run and play as much or as little as they choose) and we even canceled our agility class and a get-together for midweek SchH training last week.  I also let the dogs dig when it's hot, one of my dogs prefers to be outside and he will dig a shallow hole so the dirt is cool and stay there all evening (the door is open but he stays out).

I'm not one to put fans directly on my dogs' crates, get them soaking wet, or pack ice under their dog bed.  I'd rather just give them more freedom to self-regulate, access to water, and not force them to over exert.

Last summer was really really mild here, only a week or so where it was high 80s or above and humid.  This summer is proving to be different but we're all just taking it easy.

Yes, it.   Very , as it is for people also.  Research shows now in recent studies, that the room temp . water and not adding ice to your drinks when you eat is the way to keep the body in sync,   WHen our rhythms get out of control and the digestion system goes wacko our whole mind and nerves are right behind .

Drinking iced tea with a  meal is not the best. Use tea at a normal temp and wait till after your meal for a glass of colder tea if possible.

I am having a time with that one.

Dogs should only get a cup of water when working or trialing at one time.  never let them swig down water  no matter what they are involved in.  Wait till they pant a while and cool then offer a small amount of water again until they are normal temp. Then resume their water in their kennels or home.

when in kennels they have room or water at the atmosphere temp and they drink only moderalely . It is when we work,, play or do activities that they want to drink.

Panting cools a dog. No need for spraying or acting any different.   Some people freeze plastic water bottles and ride them in a crate on a trip which is fine. But the dog must not chew them open or drink the cold water.

Under coats and panting are the aids that a dog has to cool them selves or dig a hole in the dirt or  under a bush to get cooler. 

No only beer

And never climb into bed with an ice cold woman.

Thanks for the information.    Ruger1

Thanks for this thread/information -- I'll definitely stop putting ice cubes in my dog's water.

One of two icecubes off the kitchen floor will not bother them but water iced will


YR

I was always in the habit of taking frozen gallon jugs of water to training so the dogs would have cold water after training. I never let them have much, only a cup or maybe two. Then I would make them wait for a little more. Well, now that I know better, I'll be jinxed, so I will have to change my ways.

I had heard the same about ice water years ago....but I could not remember who gave me this info?!
Thanks for verifying it for me.....
It is posts & info like this, that makes this board such a good read!
Robin

I give my dog ice for a treat but haven't given him ice water. Even if he is hot he doesn't drink alot of water unlesshe has cooled off.Maybe he knows it is bad.