First Aid : Heatstroke or Heat Exhaustion
7.
Heatstroke or Heat Exhaustion:
Signs
of heatstroke are excessive panting, slobbering, vomiting, diarrhea,
raised temperature, obvious distress, collapse or coma. Remove dog
from hot spot into cool or shady area.
Place
your dog in a tub of cool water, hose him down with cold water,
gently massage his legs and body until he cools down or you can
get him to the veterinarian while wrapped in a cool wet towel.
If
you find your dog is recovering, gently dry him with towel and offer
him small amounts of water.
If
he’s very distressed you can give artificial respiration if necessary.
Related
Pages
Dog
first aid – essential advice on first aid for dogs
Dog
first aid kit – essential first aid items
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