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Knowing The Signs of Heat Exhaustion In Dogs

Signs of heat exhaustion in dogs are slightly different than in people. When it is a very hot summer day and you want to take your best friend outside to the park or for a walk you should be careful to keep him/her hydrated and cool. If at all possible it is best to take walks and visit parks in the early morning or early evening. Then you can easily and effectively hydrate your pet without competing with the harsh effects of the sun.

Many of us avoid the outdoors when the temperatures rise. There are times though, when it is unavoidable. Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion in dogs? Signs of heat exhaustion in dogs can be, heavy panting, hyperventilation (deep breathing), increased salivation, weakness, confusion or inattention, vomiting or diarrhea and sometimes bleeding.

What should you do if your dog starts to display signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion? Well for starts you should try to bring your dog to a cooler spot, preferably indoors. Make sure you offer your pet water and if you are near a hose try to wet your pet to cool them off. Never place ice on your pet as a way to cool them off.

The ice can restrict the blood flow which is the bodies natural ability to cool down.

If your dog displays any of the serious signs of heat exhaustion, such as those related to heat stroke, you should call your vet immediately. Especially smaller dogs, because of the chance of brain damage and seizures. There are many K9 cooling products designed to prevent your dog from suffering heat exhaustion.

If your dog is a working dog there are K9 cooling vest that are available. The cooling effects will last for a couple of hours. There are also K9 cooling mats that can be charged up in the fridge or air-conditioning as well as an ice cooler. These can be used when you go to the park, or on your boat or even for a ride in a non air-conditioned vehicle, such as a golf cart. The investment in one of these K9 cooling products can be beneficial for years as they can be charged over and over again.

Therefore, you should always be aware of how hot your best friend is getting while out in the sun. Maybe a walk on the beach or a cool dip in the pool or splash in the sprinkler would be a great way to cool off during those hot months of summer. Dogs really enjoy being with you even if it is hot out, so just try to make them as comfortable as you can, and remember if you are hot they are hot too.

Examples of breeds prone to heat sensitivity include:

Boxer

Shar Pei

Great Dane

Mastiff

Boston Terrier

French Bulldog

English Bulldog

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

English Bulldog

Pekingese

Chow-Chow

Rottweiler,

Collie

Maltese

Pomeranian

Yorkshire Terrier

Basset Hound

Newfoundland

Japanese Chin

Shih Tzu

Bernese Mountain Dog

St. Bernard

Bichon Frise

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Border Collie

Clumberland Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Doggy Treats For Cooling Fido

There are many things that you can give to your dog to cool them down while out in the heat. Of course there is always water which is the most important of all to prevent dehydration.

*Icecubes from the cooler

*Dog Ice cream

*Cold carrots

*Frozen Peanut Butter Popcicles

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