The Innovative Cooling Vest That’s Keeping My Pup Cool During the Dog Days of Summer

Summer in Texas is brutal, and I wasn’t sad to leave its unforgiving weather behind when I moved to the Northeast. When I visited home a few weeks ago, I thought I would be prepared for just how hot it was — you would think I would be used to it after living there for 18 years — but I was woefully unprepared. New York City gets stuffy, but Texas is a totally different beast. I holed up indoors with the AC blasting for most of my trip — and so did my dog.

I feel for my pit bull during the summer months. She typically likes to roam the backyard and go on walks, but with the unrelenting sun, it doesn’t seem possible for her to stay outside as much as she usually does. Or, so I thought until one of my AT colleagues recommended this ingenious product. Amazon has a cooling vest that will keep your pup comfortable and safe outside, and it’s going for a bargain price. Read on to find out why we (and shoppers) love it so much!

Our senior director of brand partnerships, Katie, brings out this cooling shirt for her pup whenever it’s over 80 degrees. “You can wet it and put it in the freezer so it stays cool for a good part of the walk!” she says. It really is that easy: Once you cool it down, the microfiber absorbs your dog’s excess heat. You’ll notice that it works when they aren’t panting as intensely.

The material is as soft as a T-shirt, so your furry friend will be comfortable in terms of fit, too. It’s even thin enough for a harness to slide over. Another plus is that it provides protection against the sun (which makes it especially perfect for my mostly hairless pit bull). If it dries out, all you have to do is rewet it, and it’s good to go! With sizes ranging from extra small to extra large, it’s basically guaranteed to be a hit.

Average Rating: 4.2/5

“I bought two since I have two dogs. Used them at the dog park yesterday. I put them in a ziplock bag with ice water. Wrung them out and put them on my dogs. They stayed nice and cool. When they started to get dry, I would dunk them back in the water. I was there for an hour and a half. Only had to dunk them once. They are nice and light. Easy to put on. Large fit great! My dogs are Griffon wirehaired pointers.” — Jody

“I have a black dog and this vest has kept him noticeably cooler, even after it’s dried out.” — Amazon Customer

“My dog has been so hot in the Miami, humidity and heat. We bought this cooling vest and it has absolutely been a game changer. I thought my dog was going to have a heat stroke every time we walked him at night even though the sun had been down. Now that he has his cooling, it has been a remarkable change and how he is able to cool more quickly. If anyone needs something to cool their dog, this really is a miracle! Highly recommend two thumbs up!!!” – Amazon Customer

Every dog owner needs this ingenious find — I can’t believe I never thought of it earlier. With the largest size coming in at only $35, there’s really no question that you should add it to your cart. Make sure to get it fast so you and your pup can make the most of the rest of summer!

Buy: DOGZSTUFF Pet Cooling Vest, Medium, $28.50