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Dog Health - 8 Signs That Your Dog Is Suffering From Heat Exhaustion

Wednesday, April 4, 2007 | Printer Friendly Printer Friendly

When the warmer months come in season, your dog probably enjoys long walks outside, jumping in and out of the local pond or ocean coast, or just simply hanging around the yard. When the temperature gets just right dogs prefer to be outside where all of the excitement is at! Most dog owners are not aware of the unique danger of having your dog out in extremely hot weather. Your dog may experience a heatstroke or even heat stress. When the weather gets hot people have a tendency to take on more vigorous activities outdoors, but still stopping to cool off indoors or to replenish their bodies, it is just common sense for them. However, when dogs are enjoying an activity they become very involved in the task. Doing so they may go extended periods of time without hydration and without stopping to cool off. Problems that dogs suffer from the heat can stem from heat stress (which is the result of too much exposure and high temperatures) to heatstroke (which is also the result of being in the hot sun too long but with the addition of high humidity levels). If too much time has been spent suffering from these conditions without proper hydration, heat problems can cause a dog to experience cellular breakdown, heart failure, and possibly brain damage. Some dogs are more susceptible to sustaining internal injuries because of heatstroke or heat stress. For example, the following may cause them to experience damage due to the heat three times as fast as any other dog: any type of cardiovascular condition, respiratory issues, is overweight, or is a short-nosed buried. If your dog has spent an extensive amount of time outside in hot weather or just a little longer than expected, make sure to focus your to the following signs that may indicate he is suffering from a heat condition: 1. If your dog is staggering around. 2. His panting is heavier than normal and may have a slight rasping sound to it. 3. Does he seem overly anxious with a delirious expression on his face? 4. Check his skin, it may be very warm to the touch as well is dry. 5. Does your dog seem weak yet restless? 6. Check his temperature, he may have a fever higher than 104°F. 7. Check his mouth and look for inappropriate salivation. 8. He may also start sessions of diarrhea mixed with vomiting as well.


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