How do you prevent dogs from overheating?
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At what temperature can dogs get heat exhaustion?
Sally O'Conner
2025-08-10 08:51:07
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Heatstroke can happen in relatively mild temperatures from around 21 degrees Celsius and higher. If a dog’s body temperature exceeds 41.2c, it can even lead to organ failure. Dogs who have been exercising vigorously in heat, are overweight, have underlying health problems or suffer from breathing difficulties, such as flat-faced breeds, are often the first to suffer. Unlike us, dogs can’t sweat to control their body temperature but pant instead. Muzzled dogs can often suffer from heatstroke quite quickly as their ability to pant is restricted. Heatstroke is an immediate medical emergency, and if you think your dog might be displaying symptoms, you need to act quickly to reduce their body temperature safely.
Kiley Paucek
2025-07-31 18:22:22
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A dog’s normal body temperature is higher than a human’s. Their temperature can range between 100.2 to 103.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything over this temperature is considered hyperthermia. When your dog’s internal body temperature reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit, they may be suffering from heat stroke. Heat stroke, or heat exhaustion, in dogs can happen when they cannot get rid of accumulated heat from their body, such as when your dog is doing strenuous activity outside or in other hot conditions. If you have a rectal thermometer and your dog’s temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit, you should start sponging or hosing your dog’s body with cool water. Once their body temperature reaches 103 degrees Fahrenheit, you can stop this process.
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