I have two little dogs a maltese and a Silky terrier, both are panting away, I keep bringing them into the cool so they can lay on the cold tiles, but no they just walk around panting. Its been hitting 45 degrees here and i was so worried about them yesterday so i put them in the kids pool, they just sat there poor darlings, i think the ice cubes is a great idea as there water is stinking hot too.