pet heatstroke

As a dog pants, moisture on the tongue evaporates, helping to cool its body, so keep your pet hydrated!

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.

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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!

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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!

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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…