The new Pet Idol will be of a pet enjoying the summer sun. We´ll need a nice original photo and also a one line explanation of why your pet loves the summer time.

And because summer is in full swing, we have a great prize on offer from our friends at Prestige Pets - two fantastic Cool Coats!

The problem is we all love summer but, without proper attention, dogs can be badly affected by the heat.

Overheating can be dangerous for dogs and can result in heat stroke, which occurs when heat gain exceeds the body’s ability to dissipate heat. This is where the Cool Coat comes in.

The Cool Coat is activated by placing it in water for a few minutes, then, when the coat is completely saturated, wring out the excess water and the product is ready for use. As the heat of the day slowly evaporates the moisture from the Cool Coat, the excess heat is drawn from the dog’s body, leaving him far cooler even in very high temperatures. Most importantly, the coat makes your four legged friend feel cool not wet and is light and comfortable to wear.

Available from www.prestigepets.co.uk the Cool Coat comes in five sizes: XSmall, Small, Medium, Large and XLarge.

We are giving away two Cool Coats in the size of your choice.


Dawn Peacock, Sarah-Jane Antrobus and Jen Conn won the last Pet Idol. E-mail me your address and favourite subject for a book on any subject of your choice from our friends at Interpet books.

Remember winners are not just based on their chart position but also on whether they have an interesting caption, the statistics and the quality and originality of the photo that is a fresh one, not one you´ve entered before.

Closing date for Pets in Summer - 29th July.