In summer, parents are most worried about heatstroke in dogs. Because the temperature is high and dogs are covered with hair, dogs will suffer from heatstroke if they are not careful. Therefore, parents should also do a good job in preventing heatstroke for dogs in summer. Let’s first To understand the main causes of heat stroke in dogs, we also need to know what the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs look like, and how to deal with heat stroke in dogs. As long as we understand enough knowledge, we will be faced with how to let dogs spend the summer safely. Don’t panic.

Under what circumstances will a dog suffer from heat stroke?

First, the ambient temperature is too high and overheated. Poor ventilation at home, thick dog hair, and closed and stuffy cars are common causes of heat stroke in summer. Secondly, high temperature weather and strong direct sunlight. Dogs that are exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight for a long time can cause heat stroke. Finally, when dogs engage in high-intensity activities or training in the summer, heatstroke may occur due to lack of water and the inability to dissipate accumulated heat in the body. In addition, long-term indwelling of tracheal intubation during anesthesia, cardiovascular and genitourinary system diseases, and excessive obesity can also hinder the dissipation of heat and cause heat stroke.

How to tell if your dog has heatstroke

The body temperature rises sharply to 41 degrees Celsius, the breathing becomes rapid and difficult to breathe, the heartbeat continues to increase, and symptoms of nausea and vomiting occur. The mucosa initially appears bright red, and gradually becomes cyanotic, causing the pupils to continue to dilate. If the condition is effectively improved, they will shrink. When a dog's kidneys fail, he or she will usually have little or no urine. If not treated in time, failure will soon occur, manifesting as spasms, convulsions or lethargy.

What to do if your dog has heat stroke

What should you do if your dog unfortunately suffers from heat stroke? First of all, the dog with heat stroke should be placed in a ventilated and cool place to keep quiet. You can pour cold water on the head or enema, and feed an appropriate amount of Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid. If the dog's symptoms are not significantly relieved, please send it to the pet hospital in time and let the pet doctor handle it.