How to tell if a dog got heat stroke?
Roselyn Dicki
2025-09-19 13:24:38
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Early signs of heatstroke in pet animals can include Panting, this can progress to distressed or noisy breathing as the heatstroke worsens.
Restlessness or agitation, pacing, seeking shade or water.
Drooling.
Red gums or tongue.
Increased heart rate.
Vomiting or diarrhoea.
Advanced stages of heatstroke in pets can include: Lethargy.
Confusion.
Weakness or collapse.
Seizures.
If you are concerned that your pet is overheating, you should act immediately, as heatstroke can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency.
Take your pet somewhere cool, ideally a well ventilated area or use a fan.
Offer them small sips of water.
Cold water immersion is an effective approach for young, healthy dogs.
Evaporation method: Pouring water of any temperature that is cooler than your dog over them and combine with air movement from a breeze, fan, or air conditioning for older dogs or dogs with underlying health problems.
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