Do You Need a Dog Crate Fan? Experts Review Their Safety & Effectiveness

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Your dog’s crate should be a comfy haven. But in the hot summer months, you might think twice about crating your pup, even for short periods. Aside from cranking up the AC (a good idea, if feasible), how can we keep our dog’s den from becoming an unbearable hotbox?

One solution that often comes up is dog crate fans. But they have the pet world divided: Some pet parents think cooling fans for dog crates are great, while others say they’re unsafe or ineffective against the heat.