Heat Stroke In Dogs : Symptoms Causes And Treatment

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Heat Stroke In Dogs : Symptoms Causes And Treatment – In the middle of summer there is extreme heat at peak. Eventually body temperature of dog is already high so that heat stroke in dog is more common.

Definition : Heat Stroke In Dogs : Symptoms Causes And Treatment

Heat stroke in dog is defined as body temperature of dog exceeds 105°Fahrenheit or more than it. Decidedly dog can not tolerate this high temperature of body. In case of it dog may came close to death.

Is your dog at risk ? – Heat Stroke In Dogs : Symptoms Causes And Treatment

Yes, all dog of any breed may suffer from the heat stroke. As in the case of dog in a car or in extreme heated environment. Decidedly dog may be more prone to heat stroke. In the case of dogs generally heat index of dog is high.

Some dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke :

  1. Large breed dogs.
  2. Obesed Dog.
  3. More active breed.
  4. Dog may suffer from respiratory disease such as bronchitis, pneumonia, collapsing trachea etc.
  5. Thick hair coat dogs.
  6. Upper airway abnormalities.

Symptoms of heat stroke in dogs are :

  1. High Temperature or high fever.
  2. Collapsing.
  3. Labored breathing or excessive panting.
  4. Vomiting and Diarrhea.
  5. Mentally dulled or stressed.
  6. Muscle cramping.
  7. Weakness.
  8. Heart rate increase.
  9. Agitation.
  10. Loss of balance.
  11. Deep red or purple gums or tongue.
  12. Seizures .

Diagnosis : Eventually by symptoms you can diagnose heat stroke easily at home. Surely if vet is available then take him to nearby vet for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Steps of diagnosis in dogs :

  1. Checking breathing rate.
  2. Physical examination of gums color.
  3. Checking of all the symptoms of heat stroke.
  4. Checking temperature of dog body.
  5. Behavior of dog etc.

Treatment of Heat Stroke In Dogs :

1.Fluid therapy ( DNS, RL ).

2.Medicine for blood pressure support.

3.Gastroprotactant.

4.Anti seizer medication.

5.Some time antibiotic.

6.Plasma transfusion.

Eventually heat stroke is a deadly disease in dogs. In case of it dog warm up every time. Decidedly there is increase in blood pressure also. In the consequences of excessive heat dog also suffer from cardiac arrest.

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