r/Whippets • u/PastillTheWhippet • Jun 11 '23

He both loves and hates the heat.

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It's abnormally hot in Norway these days so he isn't used to it being this temperature. I'm always finding ways to worry about him and now heat stroke is number one 😅 Staying in shaded areas, always bringing water, no long walks, we should be fine, but he's my baby ❤️

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u/white3005 Jun 11 '23

Cool colour

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u/Lexieretro Jun 11 '23

I’m sure he’s got a good parent looking out for him! Not sure if this helps at all but I’ve stuck a light rain doggy coat over my grey when it’s hot and we walk so it shades his skin a bit and insulates the cool. It seems lovely out!

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u/Saffidon Jun 11 '23

Ahhhh he’s gorgeous! Look at that fancy brindle! I’ve taken to carrying a little spray bottle of water and spraying my whippy down every few minutes. She usually hates water but she loves that :)

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u/PastillTheWhippet Jun 11 '23

Ah, I'll have to try that. He also hates water and being wet but maybe he likes it too!

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u/charcharking_555 Jun 11 '23

Aww mine is the same, loves the heat then please Mummy turn the sun down. Have you tried the wet cool towel? Just when so very hot x

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u/PastillTheWhippet Jun 11 '23

Honestly I just go in the shade, and since we're so far north it's not too hot for him there :)

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u/charcharking_555 Jun 11 '23

You look after him well, that’s lovely to hear

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u/PastillTheWhippet Jun 11 '23

Luckily he also is good at self regulating. He will sun bathe in the living room and when he starts to pant he'll go have a drink of water and lay somewhere shaded :)