06/11/2026
☀️ HEAT STROKE CAN HAPPEN IN MINUTES ☀️
Louisiana summers can be dangerous for pets.
Some pets are at especially high risk:
🐾 Bulldogs
🐾 French Bulldogs
🐾 Pugs
🐾 Boston Terriers
🐾 Boxers
🐾 Shih Tzus
🐾 Persian Cats
🐾 Himalayan Cats
🐾 Senior pets
🐾 Overweight pets
🐾 Pets with heart or respiratory disease
⚠️ Watch for:
• Excessive panting
• Bright red gums
• Thick or excessive drooling
• Weakness or collapse
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Disorientation or stumbling
• Difficulty breathing
Remember:
🚗 Never leave a pet in a vehicle
🔥 Pavement can burn paws
💧 High humidity makes it harder for pets to cool themselves
🌞 Limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day
If you suspect heat stroke:
✔ Move your pet to a cool area
✔ Offer small amounts of water
✔ Wet paws, belly, and body with cool (not ice-cold) water
✔ Seek veterinary care immediately
A few minutes of prevention can save a life.
📞 South Park Animal Hospital
(318) 686-8290