Heatstroke in dogs - what treatment you have to give.

[kita1]

Not a question, thought it may be a good idea to post this link about the signs of heatstroke/sunstroke and what to do if your dog has those signs.

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/hs.html

Of course the best thing is prevention!

[alfieblue]

Yes, interesting site. And prevention is best.

[lankeela]

Very useful, and interesting to note what is at the end:

"A NOTE FROM DR. DUNN: One of my "pet peeves", and pardon the pun, is to see people bringing their dogs to summertime activities oriented for humans. I can never comprehend why people insist on having their dogs with them at events such as flea markets, Art In The Park, craft shows, car shows, parades and carnivals. Dogs don't care about arts and crafts, parades or carnivals! And quite honestly they would have a much better day if left behind in the safety and shelter of their homes. Most of these events are crowded enough with people and children, and distractions and activities abound that have no relevance to the dog's enjoyment; so why subject the animals to the heat and excitement of these human activities?"

Amen to that!

[lankeela]

A couple of years ago we had a chap with two Dogue de Bordeaux walking round a game fair in the boiling hot sun. The male was on the point of collapse and he carried it to our stall shouting that it needed food! We tipped the dogs water bowl over its head and sent someone for buckets of water, and managed to revive it by soaking its head and underneath.
We sent the man off to get his car, and by the time he got back through the crowd the dog was lying under our van eating a pigs ear. All he was worried about was what his wife would say if she found out what he had done to her beloved dog.

[leelapops]

Hi kita, thanks for that. I do err on the side of caution, and Jack's big walks are usually early on in the morning. We go out on "toilet walks" but I always avoid midday-2 if I can.

lankeela, I think you are right. It is kinder to leave a dog somewhere familiar (and cool!) than to trail it round markets, galas, festivals etc.

Jack is on his side next to me with his nose in his dad's shoe as we speak! x