Dog summer heat stroke: ten minutes from early warning to first aid
A temperature over 40 degrees is an emergency.
Dogs mainly rely on panting to dissipate heat. Short-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Bulldogs) have extremely low heat dissipation efficiency and are high-risk breeds for heatstroke. Dangerous scenes include: walking the dog at noon, being in a closed car, and being forced to follow while running.
Warning signs include: heavy panting, excessive drooling, unsteady gait, and red gums. When it develops into vomiting, convulsions, and confusion, it is a life-threatening stage.
First aid sequence: Immediately move to a cool place, wet the abdomen, armpits, groin and paw pads with room temperature water, and use a fan to blow. Do not use ice water or ice cubes. Rapid cooling will cause blood vessels to constrict and hinder heat dissipation. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
As a precaution, do not walk your dog when the surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees, as the paw pads may be burned. Adjust your dog walking time to early morning and after sunset, and bring water with you.
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