It is important to note that dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; they are built to conserve rather than release heat and tend to heat up faster than humans do.<\/p>\n
As such, we may not be aware of the fact that a dog has become overheated until symptoms suddenly develop.<\/p>
Heat stroke in dogs is a very serious condition and its onset can be sudden, escalating into an emergency situation in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:<\/h4>\n\u2018Take me home\u2019<\/a><\/h4>\nHow does an SPCA adoption work?<\/a><\/h4>\nWatch out for these tell-tale signs that your pets are overheating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heavy panting<\/li>\n
- Excessive thirst<\/li>\n
- Glazed eyes<\/li>\n
- Vomiting and bloody diarrhoea<\/li>\n
- Bright or dark red gums and tongue<\/li>\n
- Staggering<\/li>\n
- Elevated body temperature<\/li>\n
- Weakness<\/li>\n
- Increased heart rate<\/li>\n
- Excessive drooling<\/li>\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n
- Unconsciousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can treat heat stroke by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Removing the dog from the heat.<\/li>\n
- Allow the dog to drink cool water.<\/li>\n
- Cool the dog with water.<\/li>\n
- Place rubbing alcohol on the pads of the dog\u2019s paws.<\/li>\n
- Contact your veterinarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Remember not to cover or confine the dog, you can wipe the dog down with cool, damp towels, but do not drape the towels over the dog as this can trap in the dog\u2019s body heat.<\/p>\n
Similarly, do not place the dog in a closed crate that will hold the heat from his body in around his body, rather place the dog on a cool tile floor, and have a fan blow air over the animal.<\/p>\n
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How does an SPCA adoption work?<\/a><\/h4>\nWatch out for these tell-tale signs that your pets are overheating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heavy panting<\/li>\n
- Excessive thirst<\/li>\n
- Glazed eyes<\/li>\n
- Vomiting and bloody diarrhoea<\/li>\n
- Bright or dark red gums and tongue<\/li>\n
- Staggering<\/li>\n
- Elevated body temperature<\/li>\n
- Weakness<\/li>\n
- Increased heart rate<\/li>\n
- Excessive drooling<\/li>\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n
- Unconsciousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can treat heat stroke by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Removing the dog from the heat.<\/li>\n
- Allow the dog to drink cool water.<\/li>\n
- Cool the dog with water.<\/li>\n
- Place rubbing alcohol on the pads of the dog\u2019s paws.<\/li>\n
- Contact your veterinarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Remember not to cover or confine the dog, you can wipe the dog down with cool, damp towels, but do not drape the towels over the dog as this can trap in the dog\u2019s body heat.<\/p>\n
Similarly, do not place the dog in a closed crate that will hold the heat from his body in around his body, rather place the dog on a cool tile floor, and have a fan blow air over the animal.<\/p>\n
Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0ashleyk@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAlso follow us on:<\/p>\n
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- Heavy panting<\/li>\n
- Excessive thirst<\/li>\n
- Glazed eyes<\/li>\n
- Vomiting and bloody diarrhoea<\/li>\n
- Bright or dark red gums and tongue<\/li>\n
- Staggering<\/li>\n
- Elevated body temperature<\/li>\n
- Weakness<\/li>\n
- Increased heart rate<\/li>\n
- Excessive drooling<\/li>\n
- Seizures<\/li>\n
- Unconsciousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can treat heat stroke by:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Removing the dog from the heat.<\/li>\n
- Allow the dog to drink cool water.<\/li>\n
- Cool the dog with water.<\/li>\n
- Place rubbing alcohol on the pads of the dog\u2019s paws.<\/li>\n
- Contact your veterinarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Remember not to cover or confine the dog, you can wipe the dog down with cool, damp towels, but do not drape the towels over the dog as this can trap in the dog\u2019s body heat.<\/p>\n
Similarly, do not place the dog in a closed crate that will hold the heat from his body in around his body, rather place the dog on a cool tile floor, and have a fan blow air over the animal.<\/p>\n
Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0ashleyk@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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