Dogs dissipate heat through the evaporation of liquid on the tongue surface. When the environment becomes hot and humid, the heat dissipation effect is not good. When the dog's body temperature rises, the metabolic rate will increase, and the rate of temperature rise will accelerate. Such a vicious cycle can easily This causes dehydration and poor blood circulation in dogs, hindering heat dissipation. Finally, metabolic disorders will occur due to insufficient blood flow to the liver and kidneys, leading to brain hemorrhage and edema. Severe cases may also be accompanied by epilepsy, tremors, coma and even death.

【Basic information】

Family: heatstroke

Symptoms: dehydration, edema, tremors, epilepsy, coma, difficulty breathing, salivation, fever, vomiting

【Cause】

Dogs may suffer from heatstroke if they continue to stay in a high-temperature environment without taking appropriate preventive measures. Coupled with external factors such as humidity, lack of air circulation, and insufficient drinking water, the dog's body may not adapt and may easily suffer from heatstroke.

【Main Symptoms】

The main clinical symptoms are high fever exceeding 41.5°C, rapid heat dissipation on the body surface, and rapid expansion of blood vessels, resulting in a drop in blood pressure. At this time, the blood flow through the lungs is seriously insufficient, and the body responds with gasping and rapid heartbeat. Massive dehydration causes blood circulation function. Decline, the water content in the blood decreases, the viscosity increases, blood spots appear on the capillaries on the body surface and insufficient blood flow in the kidneys, resulting in decreased urination. Long-term panting can cause edema in the dog's throat.

【Diagnostic criteria】

Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and changes in body temperature.

【Treatment method】

First, move the dog away from the hot place, rest in a cool place or lie down, and lower the dog’s head to increase the blood supply to the brain. You can wipe your abdomen and neck with cold water, and use a fan to speed up heat dissipation. However, the water temperature should not be too low. Low water temperature will cause severe contraction of blood vessels and fail to achieve the heat dissipation effect.

When dogs suffer from heat stroke, their throats are prone to edema, causing suffocation. To help your dog breathe smoothly, you should straighten its neck. If the dog continues to be comatose, it should be sent to the hospital immediately for treatment. If suffocation or shock occurs during the process, cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed. Also note that when the weather is hot, try not to walk your dog, do a good job of preventing heatstroke and cooling down, and provide plenty of drinking water.