Recognize Heat Stress Before It's Too Late
Heat stress, heat stroke, or hyperthermia as it’s officially know is a very real concern, especially this time of year. Recognizing when your dog is in trouble could be the difference between “whew, that was a close one” and the “worst summer ever.”
Signs to look out for:
- Excessive panting
- Drooling or frothing
- Red gums or tongue
- Dis-coordination
- Stumbling
- Tremors or Siezures
- Inability to produce urine
- Dehydration
- Body Temperature 106 or over
While any dog can succumb to heat stress some dogs are far more likely to struggle.
- Senior dogs
- Very young dogs
- Thick or double coated dogs
- Huskies, shepherds, Newfoundlands
- Brachiocephalic or “smooshy-faced” dogs
- They tend to lack to ability to breath well enough to cool themselves sufficiently
- Think Bulldogs & Pugs
- Black dogs
- Just like the asphalt that coat absorbs the heat of the sun
***If you suspect your dog is in trouble seek immediate veterinary care.***
Tips to help your dog avoid Heat Stress in the hot summer months.
- Stick to early morning or late evening walks/ hikes
- Choose trails which are heavily shaded
- Find water activities they might enjoy
- Hike along a stream where they can jump in
- Take fetch to the lake
- A lot of dogs love paddle-board (just make sure they’re cooling off in the water from time to time)
- Make sure they drink lots of cool water
- NEVER, EVER leave your dog in the car
- And just like you shouldn’t leave them out in the cold, don’t leave them outside in the heat either
- Not all dogs are smart enough to know when to cool off
Keep Your Pups Safe & Have a Happy Summer!
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