How to act if my dog ​​suffers a heat stroke

During the summer months not only do we feel the temperature rise, our pets are also sensitive to this change and a too intense walk or a few minutes waiting in the car without good ventilation are enough for the heat to make their own and can carry our can to death. Before the first symptoms it is important to react quickly, in .com we give you the keys so that you know how to act if your dog suffers a heat stroke.

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Dogs are very sensitive to heat for a reason: they do not sweat, so they can not remove heat from their skin in the same way that we do. A few minutes of intense temperatures are enough in the case of some races to produce a heat stroke that leads to death.

Brachycephalic dogs like the bulldog, the pug carlino, the boxer, the shih tzu or the Pekingese are much more prone to suffer heat strokes because their nostrils are smaller and have difficulty breathing.

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In the case of breeds more prone to heat stroke, it is important to avoid walking in the hottest hours of the day, however short they are, as well as leaving them in closed and poorly ventilated spaces such as cars or small rooms. It is also important not to forget that large breeds may also suffer from this condition, so the same preventive measures must be followed and learning to recognize the warning signs.

The main symptoms of heat stroke in dogs are:

• Difficulty in breathing that can be perceived at a glance.
• Excessive salivation.
• Discolored tongue due to dehydration.
• Vomiting
• Tachycardia.
• The skin may turn blue due to the loss of oxygen in the blood.
• Clumsy movements, the dog wobbles and looks weak. In more advanced cases there is a loss of consciousness.

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If your dog suffers a heat stroke the most important thing is to act fast to stabilize the animal and take it to the vet. Start by moving your pet to a shady spot that is fresh to offer first aid before transferring it to a specialist.

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Wet your body with fresh water, especially your head, if possible moisten a cloth and apply it in this area for a few seconds and then remove it. It is very important that you wet your dog with fresh water but never too cold or cold because this instead of helping the animal could significantly worsen the symptoms since the excessive cold will serve to close the pores of the pet's skin, preventing the heat come out.

Nor should you use ice on the skin of the animal for the same reason.

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It is very important that when dealing with a heat stroke in the dog you offer fresh water to drink in order to promote hydration. If the dog is too weak to drink then it is recommended to offer ice cubes for the lama and thus get it to go hydrating little by little.

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While you offer water and hydration to the animal, you can help it ventilate its body by passing your hands through its fur and lifting it to allow the air to run better and cool it. This is especially useful in races of long and abundant hair.

If you can move the animal to an air-conditioned room, do it immediately, as this will help you cool down much faster. In the event that it is not possible, try to place a fan near the dog to facilitate its recovery.

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Wait for your pet to stabilize before transferring it to the veterinarian to confirm that it is okay. If your dog has lost consciousness, go immediately to a specialist to be treated in an emergency, on the way you should keep the car at a cool temperature or the picture could get worse.

Remember that a heat stroke in the dog is an important emergency so it is essential to act quickly to promote recovery.