Heatstroke

Heatstroke in Dogs: What Happens In The Dog’s Body with Heatstroke?

Every summer, veterinarians warn about the dangers of excessive heat for dogs. Why is heatstroke so dangerous? Heatstroke is characterized by a body temperature between 106 and 109°F (normal is 101.5°F give or take a degree). It is most likely to develop under one or more of the following conditions: hot and humid weather combined with exercise and/or a lack…

by Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM

Canine Heatstroke: Signs, Symptoms And Treatment Of Heatstroke in Dogs

Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Dogs left untended in cars are the most likely victims. We all know it is not safe to leave an animal in a closed car when the outside temperature is extremely warm. However, even in temperatures as mild as 70-75°F, the temperature inside of a closed car can increase as much as…

by Dr. Lorie Huston

Heatstroke – See It Coming: Canyon’s Story

Heatstroke affects all body systems and causes thermal damage to numerous tissues. It is no light matter. Some of the most dire effects of heatstroke include: kidney damage damage to the GI tract liver and heart damage brain damage bleeding abnormalities Further information: Canine Heatstroke: Signs, Symptoms And Treatment Of Heatstroke in Dogs Thank you, Brook, for sharing Canyon’s story.…

by Jana Rade

Hyperthermia in Dogs: Heatstroke Is No Light Matter!

Do you know that too much heat can seriously harm and even kill your dog? Hyperthermia is a term that describes [dangerously] elevated body temperature. It falls in two categories: fever non-fever Fever is an increase in body temperature as part of the immune response. A heatstroke is a form of hyperthermia that happens that the body’s ability to cool…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer by day, dog health advocate, dog writer, member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and an award-winning author in my spare time. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care into my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough, but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian, and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to use 20 years of hard-earned experience to save others from the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way, as I did.

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