Pet health: how to keep Fido cool this summer

With temperatures soaring around the country, most of us are heading to the pool, retreating to the air conditioning, or finding some other way to beat the heat. But, especially if you have a dog that lives outside, you should also think about how your pets are holding up.

There's plenty of ways to make sure Fido is staying nice and cool this summer -- like letting him inside (or at least make sure there's a shady spot in the yard), and giving him easy access to water so he doesn't dehydrate. However, if you want to take these basic ideas a step further, check out this post from Inventor Spot, that highlights 10 products designed to help you keep your dog safe from the sun.

My personal favorites are the PETCool Therm-ASSURE system (which is essentially climate control for the dog house), Grip Tex Dog Boots (to protect your pooch from hot tar and cement walkways), and the WindChaser Outdoor Misting Fan (that mists your entire patio, and keeps the whole family cool). However, I'm sure all the products could be useful, depending on the particulars of your pet and your home.