Heat Stroke for Dogs
I recently talked to a pet owner who caused Heat
Stroke in his dog by throwing a ball.
It was hot and humid ( in Southern Ontario)
His dog is a mixed Northern Breed, who has some
difficulty cooling himself down.
BUT…
it happened fast..in less than 30 minutes. His dog collapsed, so he NEEDED to act quick. Fortunately this wise pet owner has a copy of Pet First Aid Secrets, and knew WHAT to do.
You can grab your copy here: http://www.petfirstaidsecrets.com
Here is WHAT you need to know:
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SIGNS
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The signs depend upon the extent of heat stroke. In the early stages, your pet will pant rapidly, have thick, ropy saliva, and have bright red gums. His body temperature will be between 104 to 106 Fahrenheit. As the body temperature climbs above 106, your pet will go into shock with subsequent organ shutdown.
He will have Pale gums, be weak and dizzy, with vomiting and diarrhea.
The brain becomes affected and he may seizure or fall into a coma. In this case he requires immediate, life saving veterinary intervention.
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CAUSES
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Being in a hot car. Never leave your pet in a parked car in sunlight. The car heats up to be like a sauna even on mild days. Excessive exercise on a hot day. Minimize exercise in the heat of the day. Avoid exercising your dog in unusually hot or humid conditions especially at the start of summer. Most heat stroke cases are seen at the start of summer.
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SOLUTIONS
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AWAY FROM THE HEAT. Remove your pet from the hot environment. Get him out of the car and away from the sun.
TO THE VET ASAP. If you suspect severe heat stroke and your pet has collapsed, then get your pet immediate veterinary care. In this case, the organs may be shutting down and he needs specialized care to survive. While in transit it is important to continue to apply cool wet towels to the back of the neck WHAT’S THE TEMP? Use a rectal thermometer and find your pet’s exact temperature. If it is 104 or higher, then he has heat stroke, and you need to take action.
COOL DOWN. Run cold water over the back of your pet’s head. Place cold packs wrapped in towels between the back legs, on the belly and in the
arm pits. Wet towels can be used instead. You can use a garden hose to run the water over the back of his head.
ALCOHOL SOLUTION. Rubbing alcohol will also speed up heat loss- it can be applied to the belly and groin and cool as it evaporates. Liberally spread it on the skin… the most important thing is reducing the temperature
in a controlled way.
DON’T IMMERSE IN COLD WATER. This treatment does bring your pet’s temperature down but tends to overcorrect it and then your pet may be seriously unwell, cold and wet.
By Dr. Andrew Jones, http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com/course








Shandra Baker, author of Dog Grooming Secrets, brings us this important information on hot spots and what do about it if they show up on your dog(s). Thank you Shandra!
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