Posting the
warning signs of heatstroke on social media or sending out email blasts can help spread the word about warm weather risks to keep pet owners informed.
If signs of heatstroke are present, your dog should be immediately cooled to a rectal temperature of 103.5 °F.
Watch the dog for the more
obvious signs of heatstroke: exaggerated panting (or the sudden stopping of panting); an anxious or staring expression; restlessness; excessive salivation, tremors and vomiting.
It is important to know
the signs of heatstroke so you can treat it as quickly as possible if ever the occasion arises.
Shade, water, cool breeze and treats, and knowing
the signs of heatstroke should help you better prepare your canine friend for the summer heat.
The signs of a heatstroke are panting, vomiting, diarrhea, raised temperature, collapse and coma.
Know
the signs of heatstroke (excessive panting, blue / purple gums, drooling, lethargy) and contact your vet if your pet is exhibiting these symptoms.
It is important to get familiar with
the signs of heatstroke in a dog.
Signs of heatstroke are: loud and excessive panting, profuse salivation, restlessness and dry gums and tongue.
Remember: If your pooch is severely dehydrated, refusing to drink for more than a day, or showing
signs of heatstroke, take them straight to the vet where emergency intravenous fluids can be administered and your pup can be assessed for other health issues.
TVMF's most popular community education program is the Pet Heatstroke Prevention Awareness event, which provides information to pet owners on
the signs of heatstroke, how to prevent it and what to do if their pet overheats.
If anyone sees a dog in a car displaying
any signs of heatstroke, they should call 999 immediately and report a dog in a hot car to police.
Keep an eye on your pets and act immediately if you see
any signs of heatstroke.
Signs of heatstroke in canines include depression, thick, sticky saliva, vomiting, weakness, red or pale gums, diarrhea, bright red tongue, shock, rapid panting, and coma.
However, if your dog is breathing fast or panting heavily for longer than normal in warmer months it may be
a sign of heatstroke which is potentially life threatening.
If you see a dog in a hot car displaying
any signs of heatstroke, dial 999 immediately as the dog could soon lose consciousness and experience internal organ failure.
If a dog is displaying
any signs of heatstroke, move them to a cool, shaded area and call a vet immediately.
Signs of heatstroke include, among other things, excessive panting, fainting / passing out, a body temperature of 104 - 110ºF, very dark or bright red tongue, seizures, bloody diarrhea or vomiting, coma, and even death.
The signs of heatstroke are excessive panting, lethargy, and distress; unconsciousness and death can quickly follow.