Best dog cooling vests to help your pooch beat the heat this summer

Keep your furry friend comfortable on sunny days with the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Vest. This innovative vest features a three-layer construction: an outer layer that reflects heat and wicks moisture, a middle layer that stores cold water to activate the cooling effect, and a mesh lining that keeps your dog dry even when the vest is wet.

Customers on Amazon love the added UV protection of SPF 50+, ensuring their pets stay safe from harmful UV rays. While this vest is a premium option, reviewers agree that it's worth the investment. They praise its effective cooling power, noting that the combination of the vest and water keeps their dogs cool yet dry for several hours.

Available in eight different sizes from X Small to Giant, the Sunny Daze Elastofit Dog Cooling Vest is a great option for every dog but due to the number of larger sizes they have, we think this vest is a great option for big dogs. To ensure the perfect fit for your huge hound, it has an expandable and stretchable design.

To use, soak the vest in water and squeeze out the excess; it should stay cool for up to six hours, according to Pets at Home but there aren’t any customer reviews online to confirm this. Its lightweight design means your dog might not even notice they're wearing it. Keep in mind, however, that the vest is hand-wash only, so you won’t be able to pop it in the washing machine to freshen it up if it gets dirty.

A must-have for pooches in warmer weather, the POPETPOP Dog Cooling Vest will protect your hound from strong sunlight and hot temperatures as it's designed to reflect heat and block UV rays. Its mostly mesh construction adds additional breathability to the design, which, paired with the other cooling fabrics and evaporation technology of this vest, will stop your pooch from overheating. For ease of getting it on and off, it's fitted with an adjustable buckle to make it a stress-free experience for both you and your pooch.

It's worth noting that this vest is only available in three sizes so you might have some difficulty finding the right fit for your pooch. We recommend taking a look at the size guide so you can compare your dog's measurements against the dimensions before you order. Customers report that it effectively keeps their dogs cool on hot days and is very comfortable for their pets to wear.

The Hurtta Cooling Dog Wrap will offer relief for your dog even in the hottest weather. Its wrap-style design targets key areas like the chest, large blood vessels, and lungs, helping your dog cool down quickly and effectively. As it's a wrap style, the fit across your pup's chest can be adjusted to suit the width of your dog so it will effectively grow with them if they gain or lose a bit of weight.

The wrap design of this jacket can make it challenging to put on your dog while they're wet. Customers appreciated that the snug fit offered more targeted cooling for their pooch, but reviews also mention that some dogs may find the closer fit uncomfortable.

Since puppies can't regulate their body temperature as well as adult dogs, they are more vulnerable to heat. To keep your young pup safe in the sun, try the Pecute Dog Cooling Coat. Made with a seven-layer fabric, this coat uses evaporative cooling to draw excess heat from your puppy’s body.

Owners of active puppies will appreciate the adjustable Velcro chest strap, which ensures a secure yet comfortable fit without being restrictive. Some customers noted that the water evaporates quickly from the vest, which means your pup won't get wet while wearing it, but because of this, they questioned the vest's cooling effectiveness. However, the vest's UPF 50+ rating has impressed customers, providing excellent sun protection by reflecting sunlight away from their pups.

The Prestige Cool-Coat acts like a second skin for your pup, providing a lightweight cooling layer that keeps them cool without making them wet and cold. When wet, the coat moulds seamlessly to your dog but becomes stiff as it dries. Simply rewet the coat to reactivate its cooling technology, ensuring your pup stays cool and comfortable.

While some customers felt the Velcro fastening could be improved, with some finding it too long and others stating it didn't provide a snug fit, overall, they found the coat to be good value. They appreciated its comfort and softness, making it a great option for keeping their dogs cool. It's also worth noting this coat is only available in a size medium so it's not the best option for small or large dogs.

Made out of a breathable mesh with excellent water absorption, the Bamda Dog Cooling Vest claims to lower your hound’s overall body temperature by five to 13 degrees after it’s been soaked in water, helping your pooch stay cool in warmer weather.

As it’s more of a harness-style vest, equipped with adjustable straps and two D-rings, this is a great option to wear during walks in the summer. Just remember that you shouldn’t walk your pooch during the heat of the day and should wait until the temperature drops in the evening or head out first thing in the morning before it gets too hot for your pooch to be out. Customers praise the quality and style of this vest, though some find it bulky and heavy when wet, which may not suit smaller dogs.

Forget being as cool as cucumber, your dog will be as cool as a watermelon wearing this KIPETTO Pet Cooling Vest. Aside from the fun and funky design, this vest is very practical as it’s made from an instantly cooling fabric and will certainly help to cool your pooch down after it’s been dipped in water for a minute and wrung out to get rid of the excess.

Reviewers love how cute their dogs look in this vest but opinions are mixed on the overall fit. Some reviewers found that it came up small and was tight around the chest but others have found it fit their pooch perfectly. For this reason, make sure you’re checking the size guide before you order to ensure it’s not too small or too big.