{"product_id":"cuillin-dog-cooling-coat-heather","title":"CUILLIN DOG COOLING COAT - Heather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHelp your dog stay cool and refreshed this summer with a Cuillin Cooling Coat. \u003cem\u003e(pronounced coo-linn)\u003c\/em\u003e and this year I have 2 new colours to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!! NEW COLOURS FOR 2026 - Heather and Marine !!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy dog cooling coats are made from a soft lightweight nonwoven foam fabric that absorbs and retains water. This amazing fabric becomes really cold when activated by water, and it has a mesh layer within the foam making it very strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1133\/files\/cooling-fabric-square_240x240.jpg?v=1685180867\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coat will stay moist and cool for several hours (dependant on weather conditions) and the evaporative process activated by the cool fabric allows your dog to cool down more than the outside air. You will also find that although the cooling coat is damp, your dog will remain dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuillin cooling coats slip over your dog's head and have an underbelly strap which covers the chest of your dog, and fastens with hook and loop tape (the photo shows a webbing and buckle strap but I am finding that the coat can slide to the side and so I am reverting back to hook and loop). The underbelly strap is very important as this allows the body core to cool down too which provides for a more efficient cooling process, and means your dog is much more comfortable than a coat that simply covers your dog's back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1133\/files\/Cooling_Coat_Size_Guide_-_2022_600x600.jpg?v=1652177291\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my dog need a cooling coat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike humans, dogs do not have efficient cooling systems and so they can overheat easily. Dogs \u003cspan\u003etry to regulate their body temperature by panting, or by perspiring through the pads of their paws, as they have \u003c\/span\u003ealmost no sweat glands like humans.  However, dogs can only expel a small fraction of a their excess body heat in this way. Using a cooling vest can therefore help your dog maintain a normal body temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the coat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo use the Cuillin cooling coat simply soak it in in water and then wring out so that it is moist but not dripping. Slip it over your dog’s head, tuck the underbelly strap between the dog's front legs and bring the straps up and secure the hook and look fastenings.  If the coat starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the coat stay cool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis depends on the outside temperature, but generally it will stay cool for a few hours. If the coat starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your cooling coat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: The cooling coat must be stored dry to prevent mildew from appearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, and while the coat is still damp, fold the coat into the shape that you would like to store it in. Let it dry naturally and it will become very hard and then it can be safely stored away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you wish to use the coat again, DO NOT try and unfold your cooling vest when it is hard and dry as it could tear. Instead soak it in water for a couple of minutes and it will become soft and supple again and ready to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are going out for the day and wish to take it with you to use later, I recommend that you soak it first at home in the sink, it can then be placed damp in a plastic bag for use later. However, it is not recommended that the vest is stored in a plastic bag for longer than a day once wet as it may start to smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the coat if it starts drying out, simply re-wet it to maintain the cooling effect. If required, the cooling coat can be machine washed at 30 degrees. Wash separately as there may be colour run. Do not use conditioners or softeners and do not tumble dry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freckles-designs.co.uk\/collections\/dogcoolingcoat\/products\/dog-cooling-coat-custom\" title=\"cooling coat dog made to measure\"\u003e**** Click here to order a custom sized cooling coat ****\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Freckles Designs","offers":[{"title":"Extra Small","offer_id":56999806730613,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":56999806763381,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Wide","offer_id":56999806796149,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56999806828917,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermediate","offer_id":56999806861685,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56999806894453,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Deep","offer_id":56999806927221,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Wide","offer_id":56999806959989,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large","offer_id":56999806992757,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":56999807025525,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":56999807058293,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C1","offer_id":56999807091061,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C2","offer_id":56999807123829,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C3","offer_id":56999807156597,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1133\/files\/dog-cool-coat-pink.jpg?v=1774544766","url":"https:\/\/www.freckles-designs.co.uk\/products\/cuillin-dog-cooling-coat-heather","provider":"Freckles Designs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}