Rescue measures for Husky heat stroke

1. First untie the dog’s collar, chest strap or other items hanging on the dog’s body.
2. Take the dog away from the hot environment quickly and move it to a cool place. The owner can use a fan or air conditioner to blow the dog. If the dog is conscious, you can give it an appropriate amount of water to drink. If necessary, you can supplement it with a sports drink containing electrolytes. Be careful not to force it.
3. If the above steps are ineffective, you can pour cold water on the dog to ensure that the abdomen, inside of the feet and the hair on the whole body are soaked. You can also soak your dog in water, but be careful to support its head with your hands and keep the area above the neck above the water to prevent it from choking. The temperature of the water should not be too low to avoid irritating the dog. Just use cold water and wait until the dog's body temperature drops to about 38 degrees to stop.
4. After the dog's body temperature drops, you must quickly dry it with a large towel to prevent the body temperature from dropping too quickly. Also, be careful not to use a hair dryer to prevent the hot wind from causing the body temperature to rise again, or the cold wind to cause a cold. .
5. After the first aid treatment is completed, quickly send the dog to the hospital for continued treatment and observation.

Symptoms of heatstroke in Huskies

Dogs’ skin sweat glands are underdeveloped. They only have sweat glands in a few parts such as paw pads, so they cannot fully regulate their own body temperature, which is easier in summer. Heatstroke. If the Husky suddenly opens its mouth and gasps for air, and there is a murmur in the lungs when gasping; there is saliva at the corner of the mouth; it sways left and right when walking, and the body loses balance; some Huskies can't even stand and have convulsions, then basically He is suffering from heat stroke and needs immediate rescue.

How to prevent heatstroke in Huskies

When taking your Husky out to play or walk in summer, you should always replenish your Husky with water. If you take your husky for a ride in the car in the summer, you must not leave your husky in the car, because the temperature inside the car will rise at an alarming rate under direct sunlight, which can easily suffocate the dog. Most importantly, avoid strenuous exercise for your Husky on hot or humid days. Walking or exercising is best done in the evening or morning. When the Husky is doing exercise, the Husky should be allowed to calm down and rest every 30 minutes to lower the body temperature. Do not do strenuous exercise continuously for a long time.