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pet heatstroke

  • As a dog pants, moisture on the tongue evaporates, helping to cool its body, so keep your pet hydrated!
    Commentary
    Heat Stroke in Pets
    Mindy Norton
    While heat stroke in a pet can be treated, the treatment is not always successful. Prevention is the best medicine - don't risk your best friend's life!
  • Panting is how a pet cools itself in hot weather. Keep in mind that for animals with short noses, like this pooch, the process is less efficient.
    Commentary
    Heat Stroke in Pets
    Mindy Norton
    Heat stroke (also called "heat exhaustion) occurs when your pet's body temperature rises above the normal range of 100-102.2 degrees. If your pet experiences heat stroke, get it to a veterinarian immediately - you may save your best friend's life!
  • Dog panting in the heat
    Commentary
    Summer Safety for Pets
    Mindy Norton
    Summer can be a fun time for all of us, but the high temperatures can put our furry friends at serious risk.
  • It is too hot to play - just relaxing in the shade!
    Arts & Life
    Summer Do's and Don'ts for Pets
    Mindy Norton
    Keeping your pet safe in the summer heat means plenty of shade, a full water bowl, walking your pet with care, and never, never leaving it in a closed…