On this page we have provided some heat stroke statistics,
the symptoms that your dog may suffer and how you should treat
your dog should he suffer from this problem.
You really need to act fast and get your dog medical attention fast as
complications
including shock can occur quickly.
Heat Stroke Statistics
Dog
Heat Stroke Statistics....
The normal temperature
of your dog's body is about 35.5 C or 101.4 F but when your dog has
developed heat stroke your dog's body will rise to 42.6 C or 107 F or
more.
If it is 29
C or 85 F outside, the temperature inside the Car can reach a
temperature of 102 F in ten minutes. Twenty minutes after this the Car
can reach a temperature of 120 F.
Even if it is only 72
F or 22 C outside - the Car can reach a temperature of 105 F
in 30 minutes.
Heat Stroke in Dogs
Dogs
have a great way of eliminating their heat and they do this through
panting. Heat stroke occurs when your dog's panting has become
ineffective due to the temperature in their environment being too hot.
Your dog may have red
gums but if your dog has become really ill his gums may turn blue
Your dog may be very
anxious
Your dog maybe
salivating
A high heart rate is
also a symptom of this condition
If your dog has had a
severe reaction to the heat he may collapse and suffer from shock
What
you should do...
Remove your dog from
the source of heat
Take your dog to the
vet immediately - or call your vet out - which ever is faster.
Your aim is to reduce
your dog's body heat as fast as you can
Gently immerse your
dog into a bath of tepid water and spray your dog with tepid water from
a shower, pay special attention to your dog's neck, head and face.
Don't use cold water
or wet towels and sheets - use a fan to fan your dog's body and allow
the air flow to flow all over your dog's body.
You should let your
dog drink as much water as he wants (in small quantities) add some salt
to the water.
Continue
spraying your dog to get his temperature down.
