I think my dogs having a heat stroke because she's breathing hard and uncontrolibly. We were outside for a walk and everything seemed ok, but now she's breathing hard. Is she having a heat stroke and if so what should i do with her.
P.S. it's a chinese pug and they are known for geting heat strokes.
2007-06-10 11:58:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
three symptoms of heatstroke are colapse, blood red lips and tongue and exteme difficulty in breathing. Should your dog suffer from heat stroke, remember that your first aid objective is the same as ir is for a human, you must lower the body temperature as quickly as possible. The accepter first aid measure is to place the dog in cool water until his temperature reaches a normal level.
2007-06-10 12:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some surgical spirit (or vodka etc) on the dogs paw pads (it brings down a high temp when it evaporates) and cool damp towels under the dog. Call the vet asap she may be in shock from heat stroke or even have had a heart attack. She is really old and the heat is enough to kill a young dog let alone an old one! Keep dogs out of the sun people, inside with air con or a fan on them and lots of fresh chilled water. Never take them out for walks in this heat or leave them in a car even with the windows down. Wait until sunset/dawn to walk them.
2016-05-17 04:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The classic, general signs of heat stroke are:
increased pulse
heavy pnating
anxiety
confusion
Etc.
I'd say he very well could have heat stroke. However, it could be that she is just very tired. Cool the dog down with cold, water-soaked towels, and keep her in a cool place.
You don't want to take a dog for long walks if it very hot outside.
2007-06-10 12:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mariah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a dog i know died of a heat stroke when on a walk the other month - we didn't get him to the vets intime and lost him. therefore if you are reading this now and your dog is still alive it is most likely not having a heat stroke! make sure he/she gets lots of water and soak a towel in cold water and drape it over her/him as this will cool it down fast. make sure it has a cool place to lie out of the sun such as on a cold tiled floor and keep it in for the rest of the day. if it won't drink, stir in a spoonful of sugar into the water. hope it's ok xx
2007-06-10 12:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by okapi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were my dog I'd say water and let it relax.
Since the pugs are prone to heat stroke, I'll attach some websites below that can tell you what I cannot tell you from experience.
2007-06-10 12:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some towels and soak them in cool water. Ring the excess water out and wrap your Pug in them. This will bring her body temp down slowly. You can change the towels out if they seem to be getting warm. Little pugs over heat so quickly. Shorter walk in the summer time will be much better. Good luck!
NOTE:
Do not put your pup in ice anything this can cause her to go into shock. Cool towels draped over her or wrapped her up in one will do the trick. She should be more comfy in 1/2 hours time.
2007-06-10 12:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Give her water to drink and get her out of the heat. Put her in a tub of room temp water, DO NOT make it COLD as this will drop her body temp too fast. This should help bring her temp down enough that she will be able to get it back to normal by panting. Remember, dogs don't sweat so panting is completely normal. If this doesn't seem to help, call your local emergency vet.
2007-06-10 12:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Shawna P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If her gums are purple or white, then she's having a heat stroke. Make sure she knows where some water is, even if her gums are pink.
2007-06-10 12:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by DCFN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put ice or very cold water on her abdomine. put her in the tub and run COLD water over all of her.
Use a rectal thermometer her normal temp should be 102 if it's above 103 get her to teh vets immediatley.
If you aren't sure get her in teh tub get the cold water on her then get several towels wet and wrap her up and get her to the vets.
2007-06-10 12:04:02 · answer #9 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know, but no matter what it is, i suggest seeing a doctor. You dont want to risk your pug, do you? better safe then sorry! your pug could have allergies. i dont know much about this, but i experience this when im sittin inside. maybe its astma. im pretty sure i dont have it, but your pug might.
2007-06-10 12:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋