How to Recognize Heat Stroke?
I will admit, I am woefully uneducated to all the signs of heat stroke, myself. Wendel and I had our obedience training yesterday along with nine other dogs and owners. The facility was very warm. I brought a large water bowl and a jug of water with me (not iced). We took frequent breaks and he had access to water the entire time there. The temperature was muggy and in the upper eighties. I would pay attention to the redness of his inner ear flaps and his feet. Also, I paid attention to his body posture and panting. Can someone give me, and other newer dog owners on the board who don't know what signs to look for, the info we need to help keep our dogs safe this summer? |
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I have just done this in puppy class  Things to look out for :-excessive panting:hyperventalation:increased salivation:dry gums that become pale ,greyish and tacky:rapid or erratic pulse:weakness:confusion:inattention:vomiting:diarrhea:and posssible rectal bleeding.Followed by slow breathing ,seisures and coma . What to do :- move into shade.Apply cool (not cold)water to inner thighs and stomach and foot pads.you can use a hose for this. Try to keep you dog moving as this helps with circulation. Allow to drink small amounts of cool water .Don't let your dog gulp a lot of water as it can lead to bloat and vomiting.If your dog won't drink water try offering watery chicken or beef soup. Once your dogs temperature has started to drop take him to the vets asap as he needs his kidneys and liver checked for damage. Never submerge your dog in a pool or tub as this will cool down to quickly and can cause cardiac arrest and bloating. Also use cool water not cold. Never cover a dog with a wet towel or blanket as this inhibits evaporation and creates a sauna effect. |
| Thanks Julianne that's a great list. An acquaintance of mine also mentioned last summer that her labradoodle got a little bit wobbley in the legs as the first symptom but I'm wondering if she missed the excessive panting etc as there was a lot of ball chasing happening. |
| Great post, thank you! I didn't know any of that stuff, it's very helpful. |
| Good info--thanks! |
| This is a good link to read covers everything and good to know just in case. Here we have temps into the 40's celcius in summer so info on this is very important to know.  Even exercising when hot how to recognise your dog is being affected by the heat and what to do. http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-ang ... esses.html |
| Great info. Its getting warm here too. I only let the dogs run in the mroning or late afternoon. Mid day is inside in the a/c. Another important thing to note is the heat of pavement/cement/blacktop, etc. It can burn their pads if too hot. Easy to tell when its too hot. If its too hot for your feet, its too hot for their's! And let's not forget the car. NEVER leave your dog in a car in the heat - even a few minutes. The heat in the car can reach over 120 in the matter of minutes. And cracking the window opne won't help. Enjoy the summer but be safe for you and your doggys! |
 Our first OES had heat stroke and survived even though we did a lot of things wrong. One thing we did learn is.........dogs do heat stroke. |
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