Heatstroke: What to look for
Warm summer days have finally arrived. Please read the list of DO's and DON'TS to avoid heatstroke.
ON A HOT DAY - DO....
- Exercise early morning or evening when the temperature is cooler.
- If you have left your pet alone outside, ask your neighbour to check on it and make sure it has a shady area to escape to.
- Keep your pet inside, if you don’t have air conditioning use fans to increase air circulation.
- Spray small animals with a spray bottle of water set at a fine mist, if they are panting heavily repeatedly wet them with a hose.
- Make sure your pet has two bowls of water in case one gets knocked over, add ice cubes to keep it cooler longer.
ON A HOT DAY - DO NOT....
- Leave your pet in your vehicle, even if it is in the shade.
- Travel with your pet in a poorly ventilated vehicle.
- Take your dog for a run in the middle of the day or allow your pet to exercise excessively.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT HEATSTROKE
- Hose down your pet so their panting slows down and to stop their body temperature from rising.
- Ring your vet to tell them you are on your way – immediate veterinary attention is required, do not ‘wait and see’!
- In the car, keep your air conditioning on or your windows down to keep your pet cool throughout the journey.
- Treatment may include intravenous fluids, oxygen or a blood test to determine if organ damage has occurred. Severe cases can have a significant risk of death and may require hospitalisation.
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