Heatstroke
Learn how to recognize the signs!
READ Information NOW .... Before it's
too late!!!
Heatstroke occurs when your
pet's body temperature gets too high. When an owner leaves a pet in a parked car, even with the windows open, temperatures in a car can climb to lethal degree levels within minutes. (Even if the temperature is in the 70's and 80's.) Heatstroke can happen while you are exercising with your pet. Even if your dog has been exercising with you all year, remember as the temperature starts to rise so will your pet's body temperature. Try to exercise first thing in the morning or last thing at night. When outside, a dog must always have a shady shelter and access to cool water - Do Not place water where it is sitting in the sun. (Failing to provide shelter and water is against the law!) Dogs and cats dissipate heat by panting, but in some conditions, that's not enough to adequately lower their temperatures. The following are SIGNS OF POSSIBLE HEATSTROKE:
IMPORTANT: IF YOU SUSPECT HEATSTROKE:
NOTE: It is very IMPORTANT to seek veterinary medical advice as soon as possible since there can be serious conditions that can result from heatstroke that may appear only after several hours, such as brain swelling, seizures, kidney failure, and blood-clotting abnormalities. The animal could also go into shock or a coma and could die. (Along with your own ID, ALWAYS carry the phone number of your vet AND the phone number of an 'after hours' Animal Emergency Hospital. If you have a cell phone, make sure these phone numbers are included in your phone's memory.) Ask other family members to read this
important information. Make a copy of this information to place with a first aid
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When outside, a dog must always have a shady shelter and access to cool
water!
Failing to provide shelter and water is against the law! Cruelty Laws
REPORT CRUELTY!!!!
Keeping your dog OUTDOORS and Doggy Doors .... Click Here
Purchasing a Doggy Door -
Petsmart sells several price and types of Doggy Doors including
'Economy' Doggie Doors,
'Electronic' Doors and even Doggy Doors to use with a 'Sliding Glass' door!
'Economy' Dog Door (About $29.99 & up -
based on size of dog.)
'Electronic' Dog Door - Only lets your pet
in and collar has a glow in the dark feature! (For dogs who like the
best!!)
Patio Door Panel - For Sliding Glass Doors.
Block off a section of your home
for your pet to use.
Regular size 'Swing Open' Doggy Walk-Thru Gate.
Extra Wide 'Swing Open' Doggy Extra-Wide Gate
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Information on Emergencies.
When outside, a dog must always have a shady shelter and access to cool
water!
Failing to provide shelter and water is against the law! Cruelty Laws
REPORT CRUELTY!!!!
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