Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet

If you're a pet owner, it's important to know how to spot heatstroke in your pet.

Signs of heatstroke in your pet

Initial heatstroke signs include excessive panting, thick ropey saliva, brick red gums and tongue, lethargy, disorientation, weakness, unsteady gait, collapse, and seizures. If you notice your pet beginning to slow down and pant heavily when playing outside, it's time to head indoors.

What to do if your pet develops heatstroke

If your pet appears to be overheating, bring them into a cool, air-conditioned building immediately. Place them in the bathtub and run cool, not cold, water over them. Offer fresh water for your pet to drink, but do not force them. Take your pet's temperature and stop cooling efforts once it reaches 103 degrees. Then, contact our team or the nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

Tips for preventing heatstroke in your pet

To prevent heatstroke: always offer fresh clean water, exercise during the coolest part of the day, avoid sun-baked pavement, keep your pet in the shade, leave your pet at home when running errands, and stop exercise when your pet appears to be getting too hot.

If you think your pet is suffering from heatstroke, don't wait. Contact our team for immediate help.