In Huangmei days, rain is naturally the protagonist on the weather stage. In such weather, it is relatively comfortable and cool in the morning and evening. As the temperature rises during the day, coupled with high air humidity and low air pressure, the feeling of mugginess will be obvious. In addition, food is easy to spoil during the rainy season, so everyone should pay special attention to the food hygiene of dogs and be careful to prevent diseases from entering through the mouth. The following are the common diseases of dogs in Huangmeitian summarized by expert consultants from the Pet Guide Network. We hope to attract your attention:

1. Dogs are susceptible to heatstroke

1. Dogs dissipate heat through the evaporation of liquid from their tongues. Therefore, if the environment becomes hot and humid, the heat dissipation effect is not good, and the body temperature rises rapidly, which can easily cause heat stroke. When the body temperature rises, the metabolic rate will increase, and as a result, the body temperature will rise faster, and thus the body will be discharged. Eventually, metabolic disorders occur due to insufficient blood flow to the liver and kidneys, causing brain hemorrhage and edema, which becomes irreparable damage and is often accompanied by epilepsy, tremors, coma, and even death.

2. Dogs may suffer from heat stroke if they continue to be exposed to high temperatures without taking appropriate precautions. Coupled with external factors such as humidity, lack of air circulation, and insufficient drinking water, the dog's body cannot adapt and is more likely to suffer from heatstroke.

3. Dogs prone to heatstroke include:

① Puppies: The body’s metabolic rate is higher and it is easy to generate more heat.

②Old dogs: The body’s circulatory function decreases, and the heat generated is not easily discharged from the body.

③ Overly obese dogs: Too much body fat blocks heat metabolism.

④ Dogs that exercise excessively: The body will generate a lot of heat due to strenuous exercise.

Clinical symptoms of heatstroke

1. High fever exceeding 41.5 degrees.

2. Because the body surface dissipates heat quickly, blood vessels expand rapidly, causing blood pressure to drop. At this time, the blood flow through the lungs is severely insufficient, and the body reacts with gasping and rapid heartbeat.

3. Due to dehydration and insufficient blood flow to the kidneys, the amount of urine is reduced.

4. Long-term panting can cause throat edema, especially in dogs with short snouts, such as pugs, bulldogs, and Boston terriers.

5. Massive dehydration causes blood circulation function to decrease, the water in the blood decreases, the viscosity increases, and blood spots appear on the capillaries on the body surface.

6. Due to cerebral hemorrhage and edema, the body may experience epilepsy, tremors, coma, etc.

Emergency treatment for heatstroke

1. Once heatstroke occurs, you shouldMove the dog away from hot places, rest in a cool place or lie down, and lower the head to increase blood supply to the brain. You can soak the dog directly in cold water, or wipe the abdomen and neck with cold water, and use an electric fan to speed up heat dissipation. However, it should be noted that the water temperature should not be too low. Low water temperature will cause severe contraction of blood vessels and will not achieve the heat dissipation effect.

2. During the emergency treatment, use a rectal thermometer to measure the body temperature every 10 minutes. When the body temperature drops to 38 degrees, stop cooling first aid to avoid hypothermic shock.

3. Pay attention to the dog’s breathing at all times, because when dogs suffer from heat stroke, they are prone to laryngeal edema, causing suffocation. To make breathing easier, the person's neck should be straightened. If the dog has a vomiting reaction, the vomit should be removed from the mouth to prevent the dog from inhaling the vomit into the trachea and causing aspiration pneumonia.

4. If the dog remains unconscious, in addition to being sent to the hospital immediately for treatment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be performed if suffocation or shock occurs.

5. In the hot weather in summer, you must pay attention to the temperature of the environment, ventilation and supplementary drinking water to help dogs dissipate heat. At the same time, you must avoid vigorous exercise in high temperature environments and moderate grooming to allow body heat to dissipate through the skin. , are all good ways to prevent heatstroke in dogs.