It is summer again in The Philippines, though we humans complain that it is so hot and unbearable lets us not forget that our pet dogs feel the heat too. They can succumb to heat stroke.
If your dog has heat stroke he will progressively show these signs:
- Excessive panting;
- Pale gums, bright red tongue;
- Disorientation and your dog doesn't respond to his name;
- Increased heart rate;
- Thick saliva;
- Vomiting;
- Breathing difficulties;
- Collapse;
- Coma;
- Death
Here are some tips to prevent your dogs from having heatstroke
Dogs really don't know when to stop - try and keep your dog's activity to a minimum particularly on hot and humid days;
Exercise your dog early in the morning and/or later in the evening when the temperature is cooler;
If possible keep your dog indoors during the heat of the day in a well ventilated or air conditioned room; and
If your dog is outside during the day, make sure there is plenty of shady areas for him to lie in and he has access to cold water. If he likes water, put a paddling pool of water for him in a shady part of the garden so he can lie in that to keep cool, otherwise periodically spray him with cool water.
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