And I thought that was just Julius, although he now has Giddy following me to the bathroom now, too...:D

When it gets that hot here, or, at least, unbearable; I put on my bathing suit and stand in the shower for a while ( I make the water temp like a warm swimming pool)...I usually braid my hair and get my head wet, too. That keeps me cool for at least a couple hours, more, sometimes.

Can't you fill the tub for the dogs? Of course, I know that would mean a mess to clean up later...:D

I'm glad your mother is getting better.