24/07/2025
Please be very careful with your dogs (and cats) today. Keep them inside/in shade as much as you can.
Heatstroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that is caused by a marked elevation in body temperature after prolonged exposure to hot humid temperatures, or strenuous exercise.
How can I prevent my dog from developing heatstroke?
• Limit activity to the cooler times of the day.
• Provide access to shady areas.
• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• Keep indoors when there are extreme temperatures.
• Offer frequent water breaks.
• Use caution on hot asphalt and pavement.
• Never leave your dog in a car unattended.
Early signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, seeking shade, whining, reluctance to play and drooling. If you see this bring them into cool air conditioning with access to water immediately. You can also wet them with cool water and place them in front of a fan.
If your dog continues to excessively pant and drool, or they begin to have difficulty breathing, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures or collapse, then they should be taken to a veterinary hospital immediately — these are signs of heatstroke which is a life-threatening medical emergency.
While some dogs are at higher risk, it's important to note that all dogs are susceptible to heat stroke. Dogs only have sweat glands on their paws so their primary method of dissipating heat to cool themselves is through panting.
Extra precaution should also be taken with overweight, elderly dogs, those with underlying heart or breathing conditions, those with thick or dark colored coats and brachycephalic breeds (short-muzzle breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, etc.) since they are at a higher risk for heatstroke.
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