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Old 06-26-2005, 05:44 PM   #7
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Heat exhaustion can come on quickly and proceed rapidly to heat stroke and death.
Make sure to drink plenty of water.
Not to be gross, but urine should be almost clear. When urine is dark yellow that could be a sign that you need to increase your fluids.
Early Signs of Heat Stroke in dogs:
Rapid breathing, dry mouth and nose, rapid heart rate, vomiting and gums that leave their healthy colour for dull, greyish-pink, or red, are all early stages of heat stroke.
At this point, you can usually cool him down by giving him ice cubes to lick (cold water will upset his stomach worse and hasten dehydration), sponging him down with a wet towel, and letting him lie in front of a fan. In extreme cases, after the previous symptoms manifest themselves, his gums will take on a grayish tinge, then his tongue will turn blue, then he'll lose consciousness. Take immediate action! Immerse him in cold water or hose him down with a gentle but soaking spray and direct that fan on him. Get his body temperature down first, then call your vet!
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