Symptoms of heat stroke in dogs

The general symptoms of heat stroke in dogs are weakness of the limbs, burning skin, confusion and even sudden fainting. Most panting dogs will regain their energy as long as they drink some fluids and rest in a cool place. But when they are overheated, heat stroke reactions will follow. When a dog appears to be panting rapidly, restless, barking and drooling, there are already signs of heat stroke. Then it will have difficulty breathing, raise its head and neck to breathe, or its eyes will be dull. If appropriate treatment is not done at this time, the dog will go into shock, coma, and eventually die. Or look at the hairless part of the pet's abdomen to see if the skin appears flushed, with bleeding spots, blood spots, etc. These may be signs of heat stroke.

Dog heatstroke symptoms and solutions

1. Mild heatstroke

Symptoms: drooling, panting, restlessness.

Solution: Loosen the collar and chest strap, and lower the ambient temperature. Move the pet to a cool place or give it an electric fan or air conditioner to cool it down, and then give it an appropriate amount of water to slowly recover.

2. Moderate heat stroke

Symptoms: difficulty breathing and sluggishness.

Solution: First wet the pet's body with ice water, or half-immerse it in the water. Be careful not to use all ice water when soaking to prevent the dog's body temperature from dropping sharply. Generally, water from the tap can be used. Send to the hospital immediately after emergency treatment.

3. Severe heat stroke

Symptoms: Coma and shock

Solution: First wet the body with ice water or wrap the whole body with a towel. You can also wipe with alcohol to cool down, or pour cold water from the anus into the rectum, and then send to the hospital as soon as possible. On the way to the hospital, be sure to lower the pet's head and straighten its neck to keep breathing smooth and prevent vomiting.

How to prevent heatstroke in dogs

Dogs also need to prevent heatstroke and cool down in summer. They can stay in air-conditioned rooms, but the air-conditioning temperature should not be too low, and dogs should blow the air conditioner appropriately
Regarding heat stroke in pets
1. Living environment: Place the pet in a place with good ventilation and avoid sunlight. If necessary, give it a fan or install an air conditioner indoors.
2. Life management: Long-haired pets can be shaved to help dissipate heat, and sufficient water should be added at any time.
3. Outdoor activities: Avoid taking pets out when the temperature is high. If you want to go out, you must bring drinking water and reduce the amount of exercise.
4. Be alert: Pay attention to pets at any time for abnormal behaviors or symptoms, especially short-nosed cats or dogs, animals with obesity, poor cardiopulmonary or liver and kidney function, and animals with chronic diseases are prone to heatstroke. Feeders should pay special attention to this.
To determine whether a pet has heat stroke, in addition to judging by the pet's external behavior and reactions, owners can also touch or observe. For example, a pet isWhether the pet is in a stuffy or high-temperature environment, whether the body temperature is much higher than usual, or whether the skin appears flushed, widespread bleeding spots, bleeding spots, etc. from the hairless part of the pet's abdomen, these are signs of possible heat stroke.