What is heat stroke?
Did you know
Did you knowDogs do not sweat through their skin. Instead, they primarily rely on panting to circulate air throughout the body. From here they release heat through their paws and nose by sweating, which lowers the body temperature.
Let’s look at recognising heat stroke symptoms in dogs. Whether you are a new dog owner or always had dogs, knowing the signs and symptoms of heat stroke in dogs may one day save your dogs life. Will help you understand how to diagnose heat stroke at home and if you can treat it yourself by following our step-by-step treatments or if you need veterinarian assistance.
Symptoms of heat stroke in dogs (also known as heatwave or heat stress)
- Excessive Panting
- Very high heart rate
- Mouth gums and tongue dark pink/ red colour
- Discomfort or unsettled
- Excessive drooling
Severe symptoms of heat stroke in dogs (also known as heatwave or heat stress)
- Collapse
- Lethargic
- Vomiting and/or Diarrhoea
- Seizures
If your dog is showing any signs of heat stroke, and they are not improving by taking the appropriate actions, you MUST seek immediate assistance from your local veterinarian.
If your dog is showing any signs of SEVERE heat stroke, you MUST seek immediate assistance from your local veterinarian ASAP.
If your dog is a puppy, older, overweight or has a short nose you MUST take extra precautions as they are at a higher risk of overheating. Once a dog’s body temperature reaches or goes above 39.3°, they can no longer cool themselves and your dog is at extreme risk of overheating. Below is a list of natural behaviours you may see in your dog while trying to cool itself.
Did you know
Dogs do not sweat through their skin. Instead, they primarily rely on panting to circulate air throughout the body. From here they release heat through their paws and nose by sweating, which lowers the body temperature.
Let’s look at recognizing heat stroke symptoms in dogs. Whether you are a new dog owner or always had dogs, knowing the signs and symptoms of heat stroke in dogs may one day save your dogs life. Will help you understand how to diagnose heat stroke at home and if you can treat it yourself by following our step-by-step treatments or if you need veterinarian assistance.
Symptoms of heat stroke in dogs (also known as heatwave or heat stress)
- Excessive Panting
- Very high heart rate
- Mouth gums and tongue dark pink/ red colour
- Discomfort or unsettled
- Excessive drooling
Severe symptoms of heat stroke in dogs (also known as heatwave or heat stress)
- Collapse
- Lethargic
- Vomiting and/or Diarrhoea
- Seizures
If your dog is showing any signs of heat stroke, and they are not improving by taking the appropriate actions, you MUST seek immediate assistance from your local veterinarian.
If your dog is showing any signs of SEVERE heat stroke, you MUST seek immediate assistance from your local veterinarian ASAP.
If your dog is a puppy, older, overweight or has a short nose you MUST take extra precautions as they are at a higher risk of overheating. Once a dog’s body temperature reaches or goes above 39.3°, they can no longer cool themselves and your dog is at extreme risk of overheating. Below is a list of natural behaviours you may see in your dog while trying to cool itself.
Natural cooling methods your dog keeps cool
- Drinking Water
- Lay in the shade
- Digging shallow hole in the dirt
- Laying on their bellies on the concrete or tiles
- Laying under a fan or wanting to go inside
If your dog is still finding discomfort and it cannot naturally cool themselves, you MUST provide necessary precautions to assist your dog in cooling before potentially fatal consequences. By implementing the below cooling techniques, you can prevent your dog’s body temperature from reaching an unsafe range.
Natural cooling methods your dog keeps cool
- Drinking Water
- Lay in the shade
- Digging shallow hole in the dirt
- Laying on their bellies on the concrete or tiles
- Laying under a fan or wanting to go inside
If your dog is still finding discomfort and it cannot naturally cool themselves, you MUST provide necessary precautions to assist your dog in cooling before potentially fatal consequences. By implementing the below cooling techniques, you can prevent your dog’s body temperature from reaching an unsafe range.
Treatments for heat stroke in dogs
- Adding ice to their water or replace water with cold water
- Keep them inside in the aircon
- Turn a fan on with airflow in dog’s direction
- Fill a pet pool in a shaded area (water to only be above their feet)
- Turn a sprinkler on in the yard
- Wetting there stomach area with water (not freezing cold)
- Place a cooling mat out for your dog to lay on
- Place a wet towel on their stomach area
- Make icy treats
Whether you live in a hot climate or not, your dog may still develop a heatstroke if you are not careful. You should always take the appropriate actions to prevent this from occurring.
Treatments for heat stroke in dogs
- Adding ice to their water or replace water with cold water
- Keep them inside in the aircon
- Turn a fan on with airflow in dog’s direction
- Fill a pet pool in a shaded area (water to only be above their feet)
- Turn a sprinkler on in the yard
- Wetting there stomach area with water (not freezing cold)
- Place a cooling mat out for your dog to lay on
- Place a wet towel on their stomach area
- Make icy treats
Whether you live in a hot climate or not, your dog may still develop a heatstroke if you are not careful. You should always take the appropriate actions to prevent this from occurring.