Dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer

Amid Japan's blistering summer, a Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners of dogs - or cats - that can't shed their fur coats.

Amid the scorching summer heat in Japan, a Tokyo clothing maker has joined hands with veterinarians and has come up with a unique idea to keep pets cool. Credit: Reuters Photo

They have come up with a wearable fan for pets that will provide much-needed relief from the scorching heat. Credit: Reuters Photo

The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gram (3-ounce) fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body. Credit: Reuters Photo

Rei Uzawa, president of maternity clothing maker Sweet Mommy, says she was motivated to create it after seeing her own pet chihuahua exhausted every time it was taken out for a walk in the scorching summer heat. Credit: Reuters Photo

The device debuted in early July and Sweet Mommy has received around 100 orders for the product, Uzawa said. It comes in five different sizes and is priced at 9,900 yen ($74). Credit: Reuters Photo