Editor Noleen Fourie said, “Heat stroke can be deadly. If you think your dog has heatstroke, get the dog to a vet immediately.”
Signs of heat stroke in dogs include:
- Excessive or exaggerated panting
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Drooling
- High fever
- Dark red gums
- Your pet collapses
- Rapid heartbeat
- Staring or an anxious expression
- Unresponsiveness to commands and surroundings
- Warm or dry skin.
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