{"id":667,"date":"2023-08-10T13:58:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T18:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=667"},"modified":"2023-08-10T13:58:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T18:58:17","slug":"how-hot-is-too-hot-how-to-prevent-heat-stroke-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/how-hot-is-too-hot-how-to-prevent-heat-stroke-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hot is Too Hot? How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer temperatures are here, and many of us are enjoying the great outdoors with our family and friends. Often these seasonal outings<\/a> include our pets. The heat can be dangerous, though, especially for those wearing a fur coat. Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/a> knows how important summer pet safety can be. Please have a great time outside, but take a few of our pointers along to prevent heat stroke in pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Signs of Heat Stroke in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the greatest emergencies that a pet can face in summer is related to the heat. Temperatures can rise quickly, and things can turn south even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of shade, not enough water, and increased activity can lead to overexertion. Add to that the fact that dogs only sweat through their paw pads and rely on panting to cool themselves, and you can find yourself in trouble before you know it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a pet\u2019s temperature rises too high, it can cause dehydration. If not addressed quickly, organ function can become impaired and serious consequences can occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of heat stroke in pets can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n