When you find your dog is panting, moving slowly, weak dizziness, and even loss of consciousness. Please keep calm, then take appropriate measures immediately. PAWZ Road helps you with 10 treatments of heatstroke for your pups.
- Pay attention to the symptoms of initial heat stroke and prevent the dog's internal organs from being permanently damaged. Some early signs of heat stroke include:
- Gasping excessively or loudly
- Extreme thirst
- Vomiting
- Bright red tongue and pale gums
- Thick saliva
- Faster heart rate
- Be aware of signs of worsening heat stroke in dogs. If any of the following symptoms begin to appear, it means that the dog’s heat stroke is worse:
- Breathing difficulties
- Gums turn red, then blue or purple
- Hemorrhagic diarrhea or vomiting
- Spasm or convulsions
- Weakness or coma
- Monitor body temperature. Measuring rectal temperature is one of the best ways to assess whether a dog's body temperature has risen. Normal body temperature in dogs is usually between 37.5°C and 39.0° When the heat stroke occurs, the dog's body temperature may quickly rise to 40°C.
- Prepare a rectal thermometer (preferably a pet thermometer)
- Lubricate with lubricant (such as paraffin oil or petrolatum)
- Find an assistant steadying the dog's head and body front
- Lift the tail to find the rectum
- Carefully insert the thermometer about one inch (2.5cm) into the rectum (do not let go)
- Wait until the digital thermometer's buzzer sounds to read the temperature
- Write down the dog's body temperature and communicate with the veterinarian
- Keep away from heat sources. If possible, move the dog to a room where there is air conditioning or a fan. If not, move it to a cool, well-ventilated area outdoors. At this time, you also need to restrict the dog's activities and not allow it to run around until the risk of heat stroke is over.
- Provide drinking cold water (not ice water). If the dog is not interested in water, use dog professional oral rehydration salts, or (low-fat, low-salt) beef or chicken broth for temporary replacement. If it cannot drink water on its own, do not force it to drink. Prepare ice for it.
- Cold water cooling. If possible, wet the dog with running cold water. If you use water pipes directly, make sure that the water pressure is low. Do not completely submerge your dog underwater as it will quickly lose temperature, which may lead to other complications. Make sure that the water is not too cold and that very cold water will constrict the blood vessels and hinder cooling.
- Dog pads are rubbed with alcohol. Dogs release heat through their foot pads, so rubbing alcohol on the floor mats can help spread some heat. Make sure the mat is bare and exposed to cool air. Do not use too much alcohol because excessive absorption is harmful.
- Put a wet towel on your dog's foot pad. You can also use a wet towel on the dog's body to calm it down. You can also use ice packs or towels wrapped in frozen items and place them on the dog's skin, in front, back and neck, where blood vessels are distributed. Cooling the blood with an ice pack will help cool the dog's internal organs.
- Do not cover or limit dogs. You can use a cool towel to wipe the dog's body, but do not put a towel on it because it will interfere with heat dissipation. Similarly, do not put the dog in a closed box or dog cage.
- Contact with veterinarian urgently. After doing a good dog cooling treatment, please contact the veterinarian urgently, even if your dog's cooling treatment responds well. Because of the side-effects of heat stroke may cause serious damage to the internal (organ). It is safe to have a vet diagnose your dog without a fatal complication.
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