Because the heat dissipation of the dog’s body is not like that of us humans,
The heat dissipation of the dog is only a few square inches of the four paws and the tongue, plus the thick hair, making them feel like they are in the heat. wearing a sweater in the summer.
If the dog stays in direct sunlight or high temperature for a long time, the chance of heat stroke is very high.
First, let’s take a look at what conditions can lead to heat stroke in dogs.
The high temperature just mentioned is the main reason, in addition to this, humidity, poor ventilation, restricted drinking, strenuous exercise, improper grooming or protection can all cause heatstroke in dogs.
Nowadays, there are many dog owners who like to take their dogs out for exercise, go for a run, and after a run, when they see a clear river, they let the dog jump down Swimming, I think it can cool off the heat.
In fact, this situation is very dangerous, it is like a cup of hot water that has just been boiled suddenly poured into a cup of ice water.
Sudden cooling causes the dilated blood vessels to suddenly contract, and the heat that should be dissipated cannot be dissipated, and the dog suffers heat stroke all of a sudden.
Some dog owners like to dress up their dogs beautifully,
dress Is the most common, dogs already have thick hair on their bodies, when you help them dress, like dogs who already wear sweaters in summer, add a coat,
Yes Imagining how hot it would be, and what’s more, putting the dog’s shoes on, would certainly add fuel to the fire.
As I said just now, the main heat dissipation area of the dog is only a few square inches.
And after putting on shoes, these few square inches of heat dissipation are blocked again. Most of the time, it’s hard not to think about heatstroke.
So, how can we tell if a dog may have had heatstroke?
The following are the symptoms of heat stroke:
1, panting
2, vomiting
3 , unresponsive
4, bright red oral mucosa
5, tachycardia
6, Porta hepatis temperature over 43°C
7, hemorrhagic spots
8, weakness
When we suspect or have determined that the dog has suffered from heat stroke, we should immediately send it to the nearest animal hospital for medical treatment, because heat stroke is very dangerous and can endanger the life of the dog.
However, when we are in a situation where it is inconvenient to transport a dog to an animal hospital, what are the emergency procedures
?
There are two methods below:
1 , Take the method of external cooling, let the dog lie on the floor sprinkled with tap water, make the dog’s belly touch the cooler ground, and wipe the neck with cold water, which can be used with an electric fan (so there are Large blood vessels and larger area for heat dissipation).
2. Diluted alcohol (30%) can also be used to wipe the whole body, focusing on wiping the limbs and foot pads
.
Note: Do not soak your dog in ice water.
In addition, young, obese, and old dogs are all prone to heat stroke. It is not recommended to take them out for strenuous exercise or stay in high temperature for too long.
Finally, I still have to warn dog owners that in hot summer, stay away from high temperature and avoid heat stroke. This is the best way.
