1. Increase in body temperature:
The dog’s body temperature rises sharply, reaching 40.5 degrees Celsius.
2. Tachypnea
Tachypnea progresses to difficulty breathing, the whole body is highly hypoxic, and the conjunctiva, oral mucosa, and tongue turn brick red, and then turn black and purple.
3. Brain damage:
Due to meningeal congestion and brain damage, the cerebrospinal fluid increases and the brain pressure increases. The dog will have generalized spasms, exophthalmos, unsteady walking, and sudden He fell to the ground, his whole body twitched, his limbs were in a swimming position, and he was foaming at the mouth.
What should I do if my dog suffers from heatstroke?
Actively cool down, ventilate, and check body temperature at all times. This can be done under the guidance of a doctor to soak dogs and cats with heatstroke. Alcohol can be used to spray the foot pads, abdomen, groin, etc. If breathing difficulties occur, oxygen inhalation and other active treatments should be used to treat complications such as cerebral edema, electrolyte imbalance, arrhythmia, etc.
