NFL player, Tyrann Mathieu, shows us exactly why you shouldn't leave your dog in the car on a hot day.
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Here is an infographic showing how dogs' bodies react to heat (credit: Petplan )
Heat Stroke In Dogs
A dog's body temperature
A dog's normal body temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. At around 104 degrees, heat exhaustion sets in. Signs of heat stroke:
- Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst
- Bright red tongue and mucus membranes, which turn gray as shock sets in
- Thick saliva, drooling, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
- Unsteadiness and staggering
- Lethargy
Important: By the time the signs of heat stroke are visible, it's often too late!
Some Dogs Are More At Risk
- Short-nosed
- Long-haired
- Young
The Dangers of Heat Stroke
At a body temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit and 15 minutes of suffering, these are all possible:
- Collapse
- Seizures
- Coma
- Organ failure
- Death
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