Treatment of heat stroke in dogs

1. Cooling

First, move the dog to a cool and ventilated place. If the symptoms are mild, give cool drinking water and physical cooling, which can generally alleviate the symptoms. For dogs with severe heat stroke, physical cooling and drug cooling can be combined, and methods such as cold compress, cold water enema, intramuscular injection of chlorpromazine, and Qingkailing infusion can be used. Chlorpromazine can inhibit the body temperature regulation center, reduce basal metabolism, and make various organs Functional activities are reduced, heat production is reduced, and body heat dissipation is increased. Chlorpromazine also inhibits the chemical sensation of vomiting in the oblongata and the excitability of the vomiting central nervous system, achieving anti-emetic effect, and can achieve good clinical application. Note that when the body temperature drops to normal, cooling should be stopped to prevent hypothermia and collapse.

2. Correct electrolyte and acid-base imbalance

Shock: Large amounts of fluids should be infused to lower body temperature and relieve shock, water-electrolyte imbalance and acidosis caused by dehydration. Lactated Ringer's solution, compound normal saline, 5% glucose sodium chloride, 5% sodium bicarbonate, etc. can be infused. The total amount of liquid can be given at 50-90ML/KG body weight according to the dehydration state. Pay attention to limiting the speed during infusion. Prevent increased burden on the heart.

3. Protect the liver, protect the kidneys and strengthen the heart

Due to acute renal failure and liver damage caused by insufficient perfusion and autotoxin poisoning, in addition to the above measures, attention should also be paid to protection during clinical treatment For liver and kidney function, timely application of hepatoprotective drugs, such as inosine, heptalyx, etc.; for dogs with heart failure, attention should be paid to the appropriate use of cardiotonic drugs such as sodium caffeine, digoxin, etc.

4. Relieve dyspnea and pulmonary edema

Give adequate oxygen. For cases with pulmonary edema, dexamethasone and furosemide can be injected intramuscularly to reduce exudation and promote fluid discharge. .

5. Relieve neurological symptoms

For dogs with severe neurological symptoms, sedatives such as phenobarbital sodium can be used, and brain cell activators such as citicoline can also be used; for clinical purposes If there are signs of cerebral edema, use appropriate amounts of mannitol and furosemide in a timely manner.