Summer has just passed, and many friends’ dogs have suffered from heatstroke. The editor has paid a lot in electricity bills because the dog can turn on the air conditioner by itself—what can you do? However, the editor has found some information about dog heatstroke, hoping it can help you. Ultimately, you still have to take care of your own dog.

What to Do if a Dog Has Heatstroke? Treatment Methods for Dog Heatstroke

Heatstroke is an acute disease that occurs in dogs under environments of high temperature, high humidity, and poor ventilation, also known as sunstroke or heat illness.

Dogs exposed to strong sunlight or active in a hot environment without timely replenishment of water and salt, or due to water and salt loss resulting in reduced blood volume and impaired heat dissipation, develop this disease.

What to Do if a Dog Has Heatstroke? Treatment Methods for Dog Heatstroke

Prominent central nervous system symptoms appear, such as varying degrees of consciousness disorder, convulsions, and coma. Common symptoms include vomiting, deep and rapid breathing, and body temperature above 41°C. Severe cases may die suddenly.

What to Do if a Dog Has Heatstroke? Treatment Methods for Dog Heatstroke

Avoid exposing dogs to prolonged strong sunlight. In summer and autumn, provide plenty of water and bathe dogs at noon. Dog kennels should be ventilated. If a dog becomes ill, move it immediately to a cool and ventilated place, and quickly pour cold water on its head. Blood acupuncture uses the thoracic vertebra as the main point, combined with tail base, tail tip, ear tip, and Yongquan points; white acupuncture uses the philtrum and Dazhui as the main points, combined with Mount Root and between the fingers/toes points. According to the condition, intravenous infusions of different doses of compound sodium chloride, 5% sodium bicarbonate, 10% sodium chloride, vitamin C, etc. can be given.