Heatstroke

Heatstroke can occur if the dog has been shut in the house or a car without shade, ventilation or water or if, on a warm or hot day, the dog is under stress or over excited. Symptoms can include serious distress, heavy panting, slobbering, vomiting and diarrhoea, raised temperature and ultimately collapse and coma.

• Remove the dog to a cool place

• If possible place in a tub of tepid water gradually cooling the water. Otherwise soak with tepid water.

• Provide water to drink

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