Hyperthermia/Heat Stroke
Hyperthermia and/or Heat Stroke is usually caused by stress and
exposure to high temperatures.
Symptoms:
Treatment:
Seek veterinary care immediately. Bring the animal into a cooler
environment and fully immerse them in water. Recheck their
temperature often to make sure it returns to normal and does not go
any lower.
Prevent hyperthermia:
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not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
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do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their veterinarian
before acting on it.
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Hyperthermia and/or Heat Stroke is usually caused by stress and
exposure to high temperatures.
Symptoms:
- Body temperature above 102.5
- Severe panting
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Shock
Treatment:
Seek veterinary care immediately. Bring the animal into a cooler
environment and fully immerse them in water. Recheck their
temperature often to make sure it returns to normal and does not go
any lower.
Prevent hyperthermia:
- During the summer months, never leave your animal in the car.
Parking in the shade and cracking windows does not prevent
heat stroke. - Never leave your pet confined to an area in direct sun.
- Keep water available at all times.
- During activity (running, hunting) rinse your pet down to the skin
to lower the body temperature.
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this one
do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their veterinarian
before acting on it.
*For More Information Please Contact Your Vet!*
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