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hilary bradshaw
Number of posts : 2629 Age : 65 Location : st. helens, merseyside Rep : 24 Points : 8668 Registration date : 2009-08-04
| Subject: JUST A REMINDER Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:41 pm | |
| Dogs do not sweat through their skin like humans, they release heat primarily by panting and they sweat through the foot pads and nose. If a dog cannot effectively expel heat, internal body temperature begins to rise. Unfortunately, too many dogs succumb to heat stroke when it could easily be avoided.
The following signs indicate heat stroke in a dog:
Increased rectal temperature (over 104 requires action, over 106 is a dire emergency)
Vigorous panting
Dark red gums
Tacky or dry mucus membranes (specifically the gums)
Lying down and unwilling (or unable) to get up
Collapse and/or loss of consciousness
Thick saliva
Dizziness or disorientation
What to do if you suspect heatstroke
If you have even the slightest suspicion that your dog may be suffering from heatstroke, you must take action straight away
1.First move your dog out of the heat, and away from the sun.
2. Begin cooling your dog by placing cool, wet rags on the body, especially foot pads and around the head.
3. DO NOT use ice or very cold water! Extreme cold can cause the blood vessels to constrict, preventing the body's core from cooling and actually causing the internal temperature to further rise. In addition, over cooling can cause hypothermia, introducing a host of other problems. When body temperature reaches 103, stop cooling.
4. Offer your dog cool water, but don't force water into your dogs mouth.
5. Call or visit your vet right away, even if your dog seems better. Internal damage might not be obvious to the naked eye, so a check up will be needed.
Preventing heat stroke
Never leave your dog alone in a car on a warm day, regardless of whether the windows are open. ven if the weather outside is not extreme hot, the inside of the car acts like an oven. Temperatures of cars can reach dangerously high levels in a matter of minutes.
Keep fresh cool water available at all times.
Certain breeds of dogs are more sensitive to heat,like obese dogs and brachycephalic (short nosed) dogs,like pugs and bull breeds. Use extreme caution when these dogs are exposed to heat.
some dogs can recover fully from heat stroke,if caught early enough.Sadly,many dogs do not survive. Prevention is the key to keeping your dog safe.
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| | | BrenA
Number of posts : 7509 Location : Forton Rep : 64 Points : 13501 Registration date : 2009-01-17
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:35 pm | |
| Excellent post Hilary Im giving you some rep | |
| | | Lorz
Number of posts : 3170 Rep : 22 Points : 9249 Registration date : 2009-09-21
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:30 am | |
| Thanks. | |
| | | jacobrad Moderator
Number of posts : 3720 Location : HUDDS WEST YORKS Rep : 19 Points : 10454 Registration date : 2009-06-21
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:23 am | |
| great post thanks | |
| | | Maz
Number of posts : 253 Age : 52 Location : Derby Rep : 3 Points : 5432 Registration date : 2010-04-19
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:26 pm | |
| One thing I give my dogs in this weather is a drink called Pow Wow...its a rehydration drink and you can also give it to a bitch if she is expecting (worked wonders when Lucy was having puppies) I get it from Kennelgate but they are only in Derby....no doubt you can buy similar....also dogs with white fur need a bit more protection from the sun..... Thanks for the post Hilary.....times like this we all need reminding about our dogs/pets | |
| | | liverbird Admin
Number of posts : 15537 Age : 68 Location : posh part of scouseland :) Rep : 31 Points : 20755 Registration date : 2009-01-08
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:56 pm | |
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| | | fredsmum Admin
Number of posts : 31916 Age : 49 Location : posh part of derby Rep : 48 Points : 35955 Registration date : 2008-12-28
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:54 pm | |
| great post hilary :san50: ive used that rehydration drink for dogs too marie its good stuff on sunday, there were several tannoy announcemounts about a boxer dog in a car with no water and no ventilation, all the stewards radios were crackling about it too, the dog was very agitated and they were very concerned... i didnt find out what happened, but from the just of it, i expect they broke into the car.... the temperature was around 30 degrees that day, there are some dumb f**ks about | |
| | | Sandra Admin
Number of posts : 20040 Age : 61 Location : Ammanford Rep : 22 Points : 22516 Registration date : 2008-12-28
| Subject: Re: JUST A REMINDER Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:00 am | |
| Great post Hilary. I hate it when we have been at a show and you hear people being called over the loud speaker to return to their dogs in cars | |
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