Dogs have virtually no sweat glands, they can only try to regulate body temperature through panting or by sweating through their paw pads. This means that dogs are prone to overheating, or worse, suffering a heat stroke, which can lead to permanent damage to organs, a coma, or in severe cases even death. The Ancol Pet Cooling Coat is used to help prevent overheating and is a great way to cool your dog. If your dog is hot and bothered, this will instantly help refresh them and lower their temperature. This coat can simply be plunged into water and put straight onto your hot dog to reduce the risk of them overheating. This is a simple but effective process that can be repeated whenever the coat dries out and can be continually used throughout hot days as many times as it is needed. The coat has a belly strap to ensure a snug fit. It is also machine washable at 30°C allowing you to give the coat a thorough, easy clean, ready for your next use.