Heat Stroke Can Get Dogs Very Quickly And Quietly

When temperatures this summer hit the century or above, it is important to remember this heat can affect dog health, as reported by Jon Dunkerley from Dogflu.ca.

Along with summer, comes blistering heat that can compromise dog health considerably if steps are not taken by dog owners to insure that their dogs are properly looked after. Dog healthis not something that dogs can knowingly look after themselves, thus itis dog owners like you and I that must do this vital service for our4-legged friends.

Taking care of ourselves during hot weather is not always on the topof our own priority list, however our dogs need our attention duringthese times due to the fact that they can go down hill quite quickly ifthe atmosphere is right and their basic needs are not met.

Dogs can succumb to heat stroke at temps equal or over 110 degrees.Most areas do not get this hot usually, but prolonged exposure to hotweather can have the same effect as a shorter exposure to an unbearableheat over the 110 degree mark.

For a dog owner that is unfamiliar with signs and symptims of heatstroke, they may not even realize that their dog is exhibiting theprime symptims. The symptims commonly associated with heat strokeinclude; restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, lackof appetite, a dark tongue, vomiting and a lack of coordination.

Steps to take to insure that your dog does not become sick due toheat exposure include; keeping your dog inside during hot days,limiting dog walks to dawn or dusk, always make sure your dog hasaccess to cold water, if your dog is outside during the day make surethey have shade (put them in the shade as some dogs may not evenrealize that the shade is available for them.)

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