We are in a hot season, and our dogs also want Enjoy the outdoors. However, we always have to take into account some factors that can put our pet at risk if it is too hot to go outside. Because we are exposing you to a possible heat stroke that puts you in danger.
We will tell you how recognize heat stroke, but it is also important to bear in mind that when in doubt it is best to always avoid the central hours of the day to walk. Especially if we talk about Nordic dogs with a lot of hair or breeds of dogs such as the English Bulldog, which due to their short muzzle tend to breathe worse.
We must understand that the body of dogs does not work like ours, and that they they don't have as many sweat glands, and these are concentrated in their pads, but when they become very hot the way to cool is by the tongue, with panting. A rapid and continuous panting will undoubtedly be the first sign that our dog is very hot. It is especially worrisome in dogs that do not breathe well like Bulldogs.
Other symptoms would be dizziness, that the dog is unable to walk, has tachycardia and even vomiting or diarrhea. Before we get to this, when we notice that the dog has an excess of heat we must find a cool place in the shade to rest and cool the dog with water if we have it on hand.
You should not take heat stroke as something small dangerous because it is. There are many dogs that, suffering from a great heat stroke, have died, so at the first symptom it is better to opt for rest in the fresh air. And above all we must forget to force an elderly dog, a puppy or a dog with a heart problem in the hot hours.