Heat Stroke
We see this problem a lot in the summer, particularly with long-haired dogs, or those with narrow airways, such as bulldogs, cavaliers and boxers. It typically happens when dogs charge around on hot days getting very excited. Initially they will just be panting excessively, though it can progress to collapse, breathing difficulties and even seizures. Get the dog out of the sun, KEEP CALM AND KEEP YOUR DOG CALM, give it a tepid bath or wrap it in cold, wet towels, and ideally, provide a breeze, naturally or with a fan. Try to get them to drink small amounts of cold water.
If your dog won't calm down, is having breathing problems or fitting, then it should be seen as an emergency, to be sedated and cooled down
We see this problem a lot in the summer, particularly with long-haired dogs, or those with narrow airways, such as bulldogs, cavaliers and boxers. It typically happens when dogs charge around on hot days getting very excited. Initially they will just be panting excessively, though it can progress to collapse, breathing difficulties and even seizures. Get the dog out of the sun, KEEP CALM AND KEEP YOUR DOG CALM, give it a tepid bath or wrap it in cold, wet towels, and ideally, provide a breeze, naturally or with a fan. Try to get them to drink small amounts of cold water.
If your dog won't calm down, is having breathing problems or fitting, then it should be seen as an emergency, to be sedated and cooled down
TIP: On hot days DO NOT LEAVE DOGS IN CARS
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