How to prevent heatstroke in Silky Terriers? Heatstroke may occur when pets are exposed to the sun for a long time, or are exposed to high temperatures for a long time, or after strenuous exercise. So how to prevent Silky Terrier heatstroke?

Pets appear depressed, have a decreased appetite, pant with their mouths open, and have an elevated body temperature, usually above 40°C. The breath sounds are heavier when panting, and saliva appears on the mouth; severe or When heatstroke lasts for a long time, the body sways and loses balance when walking; is weak; becomes confused; may even fall to the ground or die; and foamy and bloody fluid may flow from the nose, all of which indicate that our pet has developed symptoms of heatstroke.

Once the owner discovers that his pet has symptoms of heatstroke, he should immediately take self-rescue, or call the veterinarian directly to take the first rescue measures under the guidance of the veterinarian. After a pet has heat stroke, the most important thing is to lower the dog's body temperature as soon as possible. The method is to use cold water (not ice water, which will slow down the skin's circulation speed and prolong the cooling time) to the dog's body. , you can also put the dog in a cold water tub to cool down. Then the pet should be sent to the pet hospital as quickly as possible. In the case of heat stroke, pets generally cannot drink water on their own initiative. Depending on the severity of the condition, veterinarians must take appropriate measures to quickly replenish water and other drugs through intravenous drip or other methods for treatment.

To prevent pet heat stroke, we can start from several aspects:

1. Living environment: Place your pet in a place with good ventilation and avoid sunlight in all seasons. If necessary, give it a fan or install an air conditioner indoors. Especially in summer, the temperature difference between the internal and external environments is relatively large. While preventing heatstroke, pay attention to preventing the occurrence of respiratory diseases in your pets. It is better to keep the temperature below 28℃.

2. Life management: Long-haired pets can be shaved to help dissipate heat, and sufficient water should be added at any time. Special attention should be paid to the fact that when shaving, do not shave all the hair, just cut the hair short and thin it. (Note: After shaving, the sun will directly irradiate the skin. Many pets will suffer from dermatitis caused by this, and it will also increase the chance of heatstroke.)

3. Outdoor activities: Avoid taking pets out when the temperature is high, and absolutely no strenuous exercise. If you want to go out, you must bring drinking water, reduce the amount of exercise, and shorten the time you go out.

4. Be alert: Pay attention to pets at any time if they have abnormal behaviors or symptoms, especially short-nosed cats or dogs, animals that are obese, have poor cardiopulmonary or liver and kidney function, and suffer from chronic diseases are prone to heat stroke. Feeders should pay special attention to this.

5. Do not leave pets in the car alone: ​​Since the temperature inside the car is much higher than outside the car in summer, and the sealing effect in the car is good, it is most likely to cause heatstroke in pets that is not detected in time. dead.

6. Change the drinking water to mung bean soup. For early prevention, take it orally. Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills (Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules), Shidishui, Zhenglu Pills, etc. can be used.

7. Once your pet is found to have heatstroke, do not take human antipyretic drugs first. Because the content of human antipyretic drugsSome ingredients can cause hemolysis or even death in pets, so please bear this in mind.

To determine whether a pet has heatstroke, in addition to judging by the pet's external behavior and reactions, owners can also touch or observe. For example, if the pet is in a stuffy or high-temperature environment, if the body temperature is much higher than usual, or if the skin on the hairless part of the pet's abdomen appears flushed, with extensive bleeding spots, bleeding spots, etc., these are possible signs of heatstroke.

When a pet has symptoms of heatstroke, the first step for the owner is to untie the collar, chest strap or other items covering and hanging on the pet.

If the pet only suffers from mild heatstroke such as drooling, panting, and restlessness, you can first lower the ambient temperature, such as moving the pet to a shady place, or giving it an electric fan or air conditioner to cool it down, and then give it an appropriate amount of water. Recover slowly. If the pet has difficulty breathing and appears sluggish, wet the pet's body with cold water nearby, or half-immerse it in water (mainly cooling the four paws) and then send it to the hospital for emergency treatment.

When a pet is in a coma due to severe heatstroke shock, first wet it with ice water or wrap the whole body with an ice towel. You can also wipe it with alcohol to cool down, or pour cold water from the anus into the rectum, and then seek medical attention as soon as possible. On the way to the hospital, pay attention to lowering the pet's head and straightening its neck to keep the respiratory tract open and prevent vomiting.

Please keep in mind the rescue methods after heat stroke and increase the first aid knowledge of our pet lovers in case of emergency.