07/19/2022
IT’S TOO HOT!!! 🥵
Please bring your fur babies inside. 🙏🏼
!!!!WARNING!!!
Hyperthermia may be a life-threatening condition, and requires immediate treatment. Heatstroke generally occurs in hot summer weather when dogs are left with inadequate ventilation in hot vehicles. However, heatstroke may also occur in other conditions, including:
~When an animal is left outdoors in hot/humid conditions without adequate shade and water.
~When exercised in hot/humid weather.
~When left in a hot car.
Initially the pet appears distressed, and will pant excessively and become restless. As the hyperthermia progresses, the pet may drool large amounts of saliva from the nose and/or mouth. The pet may become unsteady on his feet. You may notice the gums turning blue/purple or bright red in color, which is due to inadequate oxygen.
Severe hyperthermia is a disease that affects nearly every system in the body. Simply lowering the body temperature fails to address the potentially catastrophic events that often accompany this disorder. A pet suffering from hyperthermia should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
