
Symptoms:
If you suspect that your dog is suffering from a heatstroke, for the best chance of survival, you need to urgently have their body temperature lower gradually and seek immediate medical intervention. Move your dog to a shaded area and douse them with cool water. You can use cool towels and a fan to help cool and also offer small amounts of cool water. Seek medical help as a matter of urgency.
Symptoms:
Common Causes:
-Heat stroke can be seen in all breeds of all ages, but may be more likely in long haired and brachycephalic (short nosed) breeds as well as younger and older individuals.
-Elevated environmental temperature and humidity
-Confinement in a car or other area without adequate ventilation
-Exercise
-Restricted access to water
-Obesity
Preventative Measures:
Avoid exercising / walking your dog in the heat.
Make sure that there is enough access to clean drinking water at all times.
Cooling mats are encouraged to enable their body temperature to regularise gradually.