IT’S SUMMER AND IT’S GETTING HOTTER: -
DON’T FORGET YOUR DOG
DURING THIS HEAT WAVE

HEAT PROSTRATION:

This is classed as a “HUSBANDRY CONDITION” but without quick thinking and actions your chow CAN suffer! 

IT CAN BECOME A MEDICAL EMERGENCY AND WARRANTS INCLUSION HERE!
 

Heat prostration:

If you leave your pet in a hot area with no ventilation, or out in the sun, he will be very uncomfortable and suffer from heat prostration. THIS CAN, AND WILL DESTROY YOUR DOG.

S/he reacts to extremely high humidity, particularly if the temperature fluctuates near to the 80º mark.

To avoid such a situation, keep him cool in a shady area or room, with provision for rest and peace, WITH PLENTY OF FRESH AND COOL WATER!

However: If S/he becomes stressed and uncomfortable, panting heavily and in obvious distress from breathing; THROUGH OVER HEATING, wet him with cold water or towels soaked with cold water OR BETTER STILL, GET HIM INTO A COOL FILLED BATH. 

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBTAIN A DROP IN BODY TEMPERATURE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
BUT ALSO AS GENTLY AS POSSIBLE, SO AS TO NOT PLACE TOO MUCH OF A STRAIN ON HIS SYSTEM.



OBTAIN VETERINARY ADVICE OR TREATMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.