How to Treat Heatstroke in a Dog

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Tip 1 - How to Treat Heat Stroke in Dogs

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anissa Campbell | permalink

Dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; they are built to conserve rather than release heat and tend to heat up faster than we do.Merck and Merial, The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health, p. 3, (2007), ISBN 978-0-911910-99-5...
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Tip 2 - Hot Weather Tips for Your Pet

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kevin Whitaker | permalink

WebMD discusses helpful tips for keeping your pet cool in even the hottest weather.
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Tip 3 - How to Treat (and Possibly Save!) An Overheated Dog

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Vladimir 777 | permalink

With the warm weather of summer just around the corner, many areas of the country are already heating up! Dogs, in general, are intolerant of too much heat. Because of this, it is crucial that you're aware of the signs of heat stress or heat stroke, and how to treat them if they occur. Knowing exactly what to do when your pooch gets overheated, and immediate action can save his life. A Brief Overview Heatstroke normally happens when a dog loses his innate ability to regulate his body temperature. Dogs do not sweat all over their bodies the way humans do. Their body temperature is chiefly regulated by respiration such as panting. If a pooch’s respiratory tract fails to clear heat quickly enough, heatstroke may take place. If an animal experiences heatstroke, you may notice hyperventilation, excessive panting, dry gums that become pale, increased salivation, erratic or rapid pulse, confusion, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and possibly rectal bleeding. If the dog …

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Tip 4 - Dead in Minutes: Dogs and Heatstroke

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andrew Hungerford | permalink

Learn the signs and symptoms of dog heatstroke because even very fit and athletic dogs can suffer heat-related illnesses during the sizzling days of summer.
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