Claim: You should never throw cold water on an overheated dog.
Fact-check: Experts advise pouring cool water on an overheating dog - Full Fact
Verdict: experts advise either immersing or covering  the dog in cool water while creating an air flow, and that "any water is better than no water" in emergency situations. colder water may be more effective if a dog has become unconscious. the water should be applied "gently" to prevent shock or panic.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2023-07-31T00:00:00