phew, it was so hot today it was like the Australian bush out there. I saw birds using potholders to pull worms from the ground...that`s how hot it was!
Lots of cases of heatstroke lately. More prevalent in the canine furbabies, as they tend to venture out more than us felines...well it`s a known fact us kitties are smarter ;) Who is it that goes out in the midday sun again?..oh, yeah..."MAD DOGS and Englishmen" (I rest my case). Am familiar with lots of mad dogs, but the only English person I know is a woman, Hazel. She`s one of our groomers...barking mad she is! Keeps trying to get me in the bath, she`s obviously insane! Bath...puleeze. I can groom myself thank you very much! Apparently some cats don`t do such a great job of grooming themselves and get matted coats that have to be clipped off or they can end up with nasty skin issues...huh!
Back to the heatstroke. Serious business indeed, as it is an emergency and requires immediate treatment.
Dogs can not tolerate high environmental temperatures as well as humans do.They do not sweat, except a little through their paw pads. Dogs depend upon panting to exchange warm air for cool air. But when air temperature is close to body temperature, cooling by panting is not an efficient process.
- Common situations that can set the stage for heat stroke in dogs include:
- Being left in a car in hot weather
- Exercising strenuously in hot, humid weather
- Being a brachycephalic(flat head) breed, especially a Bulldog, Pug, or Pekingese
- Suffering from a heart or lung disease that interferes with efficient breathing
- Suffering from a high fever or seizures
- Being confined on concrete or asphalt surfaces
- Being confined without shade and fresh water in hot weather
Remember, your pets can not tolerate high temperatures as well as you can...you try going out there in a fur coat! Keep your fur babies cool and safe!
Ta ta mates
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