This summer is particularly hot, with temperatures hovering around 35°C for the entire month of July. In the New Territories, it's even a few degrees higher. I've seen the thermometer hit 39°C! All pet owners, you really need to be careful of the high temperatures!
Choose the right time for walks
This year's heat is exceptionally intense, so servants need to carefully choose the time to take their masters for walks, as the ground is extremely hot during the day and can burn their paws.If you must go out to pee, choose a shaded path.Also, remember to prepare enough drinking water for your pet.
High-risk pet bags
Nowadays, many malls are pet-friendly, thinking that taking your pet to a mall with air conditioning is safe, but it's not.The weather is so hot, the pet bag will naturally be hot and stuffy. Just a short 8-10 minutes before entering the mall could be a problem!
Mild heatstroke symptoms
If your pet shows the following symptoms, be cautious; it is very likely to be mild heatstroke.
1. Agitation
2. Dizziness
3. Vacant eyes
4. Weakness
5. Extreme thirst
6. Red spots or rashes on the abdomen (blood becomes more viscous due to dehydration, blocking capillaries and causing bruising)
7. Panting, excessive heart rate (normal respiratory rate is within 30 breaths/min, heart rate is within 60-140 beats/min)
Severe heatstroke symptoms:
1. Bluish-purple tongue (hypoxia)
2. Body temperature exceeding 40°C (normal dog temperature is 37.5~39.5°C)
3. Difficulty breathing
4. Unsteady gait, sluggish response
5. Frequent blood in urine or hemorrhagic diarrhea
6. Limb spasms, convulsions, shock, coma (the pet has entered a critical state, normal cooling methods are no longer effective, please immediately take the pet to the nearest veterinary hospital and remove all items from the pet.)Wet the paws to regulate body temperature, give the pet plenty of water, and keep the head low and neck extended to ensure clear breathing and prevent vomiting.
Reference link:
https://www.animalemergency.com.hk/……/heatstroke
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