Symptom 1: Gasping and rapid heartbeat

Under normal circumstances, dogs with short noses pant much louder than other dogs. Such as bulldogs, pugs, etc. These dogs are afraid of heat and are most susceptible to heatstroke. If the panting sounds of other long-nosed dogs are obviously louder than before, then you should start observing immediately. Rapid heartbeat is also one of the signs! Even if it has not reached the level of heat stroke, it means that the dog is already very hot, so you can cool it down appropriately!

Symptom 2: Loss of appetite and lack of energy

This is similar to humans, and you can find it if you look closely. However, many careless owners think that this phenomenon of dogs is a natural phenomenon caused by hot weather and do not pay attention to it. In fact, it is easy to tell the difference between being inactive in hot weather and being in low spirits. As a host, you should pay more attention to it.

Symptom 3: The owner’s call response is slow

Usually, you always run towards me full of energy when you bark, but when summer comes, you just ignore him as if you "changed into a dog"? Don't think that your dog doesn't love you anymore, it may be because you are not feeling well. As a result, try to slowly cool down your dog’s body and keep him cool all summer long!

Symptom 4: Frequent vomiting or diarrhea

Heat stroke will cause damage to the dog's internal organs, causing vomiting or diarrhea. Dogs with severe heat stroke may also have blood in the stool or vomit blood. At this time, the dog must be taken to the hospital for treatment.

Symptom 5: Shock and coma

If a dog goes into shock and coma, this is already a severe form of heat stroke, and the owner must pay attention! We can wet the whole body with ice water or wrap the body with ice towels, or wipe the body surface with alcohol to cool down, especially the hairless part of the abdomen (the most commonly used method in hospitals), and then send it to the hospital immediately for treatment. On the way to the hospital, the pet's head should be lowered and the neck should be straightened to keep the airway open and prevent vomiting.

In fact, many dogs are afraid of heat, so we have to pay attention to a lot of things in the hot summer, and also pay attention to cooling the dog to prevent it from heat stroke. In addition, the best food for dogs in summer is to choose some more palatable dog food, and you can reduce the amount appropriately. Dogs’ appetite will decrease in summer to avoid spoilage due to overeating.