{"id":36100,"date":"2021-07-22T17:26:39","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T16:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=36100"},"modified":"2022-05-03T15:09:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T14:09:47","slug":"heat-stroke-in-dogs-how-to-keep-your-pooch-safe-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/heat-stroke-in-dogs-how-to-keep-your-pooch-safe-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Stroke in Dogs: How to Keep Your Pooch Safe this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wherever you are on a <\/span>dog-friendly holiday<\/span><\/a> in the UK, even in the car or relaxing in your accommodation, it\u2019s important to look out for signs of heat stroke in dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to our friends at <\/span>Vets Now<\/span><\/a>, the UK\u2019s leading provider of emergency pet care, spotting the\u00a0<\/span>signs of heat stroke<\/span><\/a>\u00a0early, and seeking emergency treatment, can massively increase your dog\u2019s chance of survival. Sadly, their emergency vets see hundreds of\u00a0<\/span>cases<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of heat stroke in dogs every year and, tragically, many\u00a0of these prove to be fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do find yourself worried about heat stroke in your pooch, it\u2019s important to seek urgent medical advice. Dave Leicester, Head of Telehealth at <\/span>Vets Now<\/span><\/a>, reveals what to look out for. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What Causes Heat Stroke in Dogs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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There are two types of heat stroke \u2014 exertional and non-exertional. Exertional occurs during exercise and is much more common on hot sunny days when dogs haven\u2019t had a chance to acclimatise to the sudden rise in heat. Dogs can take up to 60 days to acclimatise to significant changes in temperature, which isn\u2019t ideal in the UK as the weather tends to change from week to week.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second type of heat stroke is when a dog is exposed to a notable rise in temperature but doesn\u2019t have access to the ventilation, or drinking water, to keep themselves cool. This typically occurs in a parked car, a garden with no shade, or a very hot room.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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In the early stages\u00a0of heat stroke, your dog is likely to appear restless and distressed. They may also\u00a0pant heavily and\u00a0drool. As their condition worsens they will begin to lose coordination and eventually collapse.\u00a0 It\u2019s worth noting that normal rectal temperature for dogs is around 38.6\u00b0C (101.5\u00b0F) to 38.9\u00b0C (102\u00b0F) and anything above this is abnormal.\u00a0Other signs of\u00a0heat stroke include:<\/span><\/p>\n