SUMMER PUG TIPS: - Always have cold water available for your pug: frozen water bottles are a great way to bring water & have it last for a long day outside!
- If you pug overheats (even in the house or if you do not have AC) you
can use a cold wet/water soaked towel or blanket to drape over them and
have them sit/lie down in front of a fan
- NEVER, NEVER, NEVER leave your pug alone in the car
during warm months (not even for a 5 minute, quick run into the
convenience store)
- When walking your pug, try do so early in the a.m., OR later at
night when the sun has gone down.
- When outside, if possible try to keep your pug in the shade
- If at a meet up or other event and no shade is present, continually
monitor your pug and make sure they take breaks from playing
- As cute as outfits are, dressing your pug in hot weather can
contribute to them overheating
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion / Heat Stroke:
- hyperventilation
(deep breathing)
- increased salivation early then dry gums as the heat
prostration progresses
- weakness, confusion or inattention
- vomiting or
diarrhea (and sometimes bleeding)
- as the condition progresses towards
heat prostration or heat stroke there may be obvious paleness or graying
to the gums, shallowing of the breathing efforts and eventually slowed
or absent breathing efforts, vomiting and diarrhea that may be bloody
and finally seizures or coma.
- temperatures above 80º F are times to be extra cautious & 105º F
are simply dangerous!!
What to do in case you suspect heat
stroke:
- If you dog shows signs of serious distress from the heat it is best
to cool him/her immediately with cool or tepid water
rather than really cold water.
- If ice packs are available they can be
applied to areas where circulation is very good, such as the "armpits",
inquinal region, or neck.
- Blowing air over her with a fan as you cool
him/her off with water can be helpful.
- As soon as he/she seems to be
gaining some comfort proceed to your vet's.
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