The UK pet parent’s guide to safe, smart cooling strategies.
The UK isn’t built for extreme heat, and neither are our pets. With most homes lacking air conditioning, it’s essential to keep pets cool and hydrated in safe, natural ways.
If you’re searching for how to help your dog or cat stay cool in a heatwave, here are three trusted, practical strategies that work, plus some thoughtfully selected Reva products to help you do it.
1. Make frozen treats that hydrate and nourish.
Cooling dog & cat treats can be as simple as blending functional powders with water and freezing them into ice cubes. Goat’s milk powder is full of natural probiotics, gentle on digestion, and a great cooling base. You can also try pumpkin powder frozen treats for a fibre boost that supports digestion and satiety.
Try this:
– Goat’s Milk Powder
– Pumpkin Powder
2. Boost water intake with a water fountain.
Hydration is everything in a heatwave. Cats in particular don’t always drink enough, but running water naturally encourages them. A water fountain keeps the water fresh, cool, and moving, which can increase drinking by up to 40%.
Try this:
– Water Fountain
3. Create a cool-down zone at home.
During a heatwave, avoid walks in peak heat and set up a cooling rest area indoors. Think tiled floors, closed blinds, a fan on low - even a frozen water bottle wrapped in a towel works well. A designated space helps pets cool down between short bursts of activity.
Quick checklist for UK pet parents in a heatwave:
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✔️ Freeze nutritious powders into DIY cooling treats
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✔️ Keep fresh water flowing with a water fountain
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✔️ Avoid mid-day walks; opt for morning or late evening
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✔️ Set up shaded, well-ventilated rest zones indoors
At Reva, we curate functional, safe, and thoughtful products to support every aspect of pet wellbeing, especially when temperatures rise.