Now that we have entered mid-July, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. The continuous high temperature makes people just want to stay in an air-conditioned room. For dog owners, they must pay attention to preventing heatstroke in their dogs at this time. Many times owners need to take their dogs out, so these places make it easy for dogs to get heatstroke, so you should pay attention!

Places prone to heatstroke

In the car

Dogs are very susceptible to heat stroke in a hot and small place like a car with poor air circulation. There was an owner who got out of the car to do errands and it was inconvenient to take the dog with him, so he locked the dog in the car without air conditioning and waited until he came back. The tragedy has already happened.

High temperature road

When I take my dog ​​for a walk on the street on a sunny day, my dog ​​lies in the shade of a tree and refuses to move, because it is afraid of the heat!

Precautions against heatstroke

1. Air conditioning! Air conditioning! Air conditioning! Especially dogs like Samoyed and Alaskan dogs.

2. Do not keep your dog in a confined space, such as a car or a low bungalow.

3. Pay attention to replenishing water at any time, and keep water in the basin!

4. Try to walk your dog in the morning and evening when the temperature is low, such as before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m.

5. Do not let dogs stay in the yard during hot weather. Even in the shade, they are prone to heatstroke.

The dog breeds most susceptible to heatstroke

1. Pug dog

2. Pekingese

3. English Bulldog

4. Shih Tzu

5. Boston Terrier

6. French Bulldog

7. Boxer Dog

8 King Charles Spaniel

Dogs mainly rely on breathing, that is, the tongue, to dissipate heat. These dogs are all short-nosed dogs. Their airways are short and narrow, so they cannot dissipate much heat even if they pant, and they cannot take in much air even if they pant vigorously.

Symptoms of heatstroke in dogs

Mild symptoms

Symptoms include shortness of breath, drooling, flaring nose, loss of appetite, restlessness, and elevated body temperature.

Moderate symptoms

Slow reaction, weak limbs, likes to lie down, does not want to move, andFoam flowed from the corners of the mouth, shortness of breath, body temperature as high as 41 degrees, and vomiting symptoms.

Severe symptoms

The dog has an unsteady gait, starts to wobble when walking, suddenly falls to the ground, has muscle twitches, spasms, and is highly comatose. Due to the high degree of hypoxia throughout the body, the oral mucosa and tongue turn brick red or even purple, and foaming at the mouth is very dangerous. If not treated in time, it is easy to suffer from shock and death.

Rescue methods after heatstroke

If you accidentally suffer from heat stroke, move your dog to a cool and ventilated place, wet the whole body with cold water or half-immerse the dog in the water. Be careful not to use ice water to prevent the dog's body temperature from dropping sharply. Just use tap water, etc. After cooling down, it is recommended to seek medical treatment quickly.

If your dog suffers from heatstroke shock and becomes comatose, it is best to send him to the hospital immediately.