Brisbane summers do not care about your pet. Here is a practical, no-fluff list of what actually helps — and what to buy to make it easier. Every link goes to the product page.
Keep water moving and clean
Warm weather means water goes stale faster, and cats often stop drinking from a bowl they can see their own reflection in. The 2.2L automatic water fountain cycles and filters water continuously and quietly, so there's always something fresh to drink. Rinse it weekly and swap the filter as scheduled — that's the whole job.
Feed on a schedule, not on the heat
Feeding a pet twice a day while you're out in a hot afternoon is a chore. The app-controlled smart feeder handles mealtimes on a schedule you set, with portions you can see on the LCD. It's also the honest fix for "I keep forgetting to top up the bowl."
Slow down mealtime
Hot days bring fast eaters — the slow feeder bowl with its maze design keeps a dog or cat eating at a sensible pace, which is easier on their stomach when they're drinking a lot.
Walk at the right time, on the right gear
The pavement in Brisbane at 2 pm in summer will hurt a dog's paws. Walk early morning or after the evening heat break, and use a harness instead of a collar so there's no pressure on the neck when they stop to sniff. The no-pull harness with leash set is padded and breathable, sized S–XL (about 1.5–12 kg), and the reflective straps help on early and late walks.
Shedding is a summer thing
Shorter coats, more hair on your clothes. The pet hair remover roller picks up fur with no refills to buy, and the static grooming glove works while you're petting — which is the only time a shedding dog will stand still.
The basics
Never leave a pet in a hot car — temperatures climb fast even on cloudy days. Fresh water, a shady spot, and a cooler morning walk cover most of it. Shipping: A$11 standard, free over A$50, tracked, 7–20 business days to Australia. 30-day returns — see our FAQ.