Five hacks for keeping your dog cool in summer

Summer Pets is a video series where vet Dr Katrina Warren shares her tips and tricks for keeping dogs happy and healthy during the season.

This article was produced in association with Kurgo.

Summer can be a wonderful time for you and your dog with sunny weather and extra daylight hours encouraging plenty of outdoor adventures.

But we all know just how high Aussie temperatures can get this time of year, putting our canine friends at serious risk of heat-related illnesses.

This is because dogs don't have the cooling mechanisms that we humans do, so it's important we help them to stay cool.

There are plenty of hacks you can do to help your dog cool down when it's hot, including using things you already have at home.

Watch the video above to find out five dog cooling hacks to try.

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