22/05/2026
🥵Let’s Talk About Heat Stroke In Dogs!🥵
Now the weathers getting nicer here is some information on what to look out for and what to do!
Symptoms:
Your dog may be suffering from heatstroke if they display any of these signs:
* Fast, heavy breathing or panting
* A bright red tongue
* Sticky gums
* Excessive drooling
* Vomiting
* Pressing their head to the wall
* Circling
* General restlessness
* Dizziness – they may appear lethargic, drowsy or slow
Prevention: how to avoid heat exhaustion in dogs
With preparation and a few changes to your routine, you can drastically reduce the chance of your dog getting heat stroke:
* Ensure your dog has access to shade at all times
* Have access to water at all times
* Avoid walking your dog at hotter parts of the day (between 10am and 19:00)
* When out walking, take regular stops in shaded areas
* Use sun cream on dogs with pale or thin fur
* Don’t walk your dog on a pavement that’s too hot
* NEVER leave them alone in the car
My dog has heat stroke. What do I do?
First things first, don’t panic. Act quickly but stay calm. Visibly worried behaviour will affect your dog and cause their body temperature to rise further.
Seek shade – your first action should be to remove your dog from any direct sunlight.
Apply cool water – don’t use freezing cold water as this could shock your dog and make their condition worse. Avoid getting them soaking wet too; instead, apply water little and often to their coat.
Offer drinking water – do this in small amounts so it enters your dog’s body gradually.
Note: you’ll see from these steps that it’s very important to have access to water
and shade at all times during hot days.
If symptoms persist – contact your vet and take your pet in as soon as you can.
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