Dogs may suffer from heat stroke if they are exposed to the sun for too long. Proper exposure to the sun for dogs can remove bacteria on the body, help dogs treat skin diseases, promote blood circulation, and enhance physical fitness. However, it is not advisable to let your dog sit in the sun for too long. Over time, it is easy to get sunburned, and it may also cause heat stroke. Therefore, you must control the time your dog spends in the sun, and do not expose your dog to the sun for a long time when the weather is hot. Usually after your dog basks in the sun, you should prepare some drinking water for it and replenish it in time.
First aid methods for dog heat stroke:
1. Untie the dog’s collar and take it to a cool and ventilated place.
2. If it is indoors, you can turn on the air conditioner or fan to cool it down, and then feed it some drinking water.
3. Wet the dog’s hair with cold water, and then place an ice pack under the dog’s armpits to cool it down.
4. After the dog’s body temperature drops, dry its hair to prevent the temperature from dropping too quickly.
5. After taking these first aid measures, send the dog to the pet hospital for treatment immediately.