What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?
•What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?Image source, Getty ImagesByJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsPublished12 August 2025Updated 22 June 2026It's not just humans who can feel uncomfortable during period of...
•How can you make sure your pets are cool and safe when temperatures rise?When is it too hot to walk your dog?Image source, Getty ImagesThe RSPCA says that exercise is the most frequent trigger of heat...
•It says there is no "safe" temperature for walks, as it depends on your dog's breed, age, health and temperament.
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What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?Image source, Getty ImagesByJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsPublished12 August 2025Updated 22 June 2026It's not just humans who can feel uncomfortable during period of hot weather. How can you make sure your pets are cool and safe when temperatures rise?When is it too hot to walk your dog?Image source, Getty ImagesThe RSPCA says that exercise is the most frequent trigger of heatstroke for dogs and advises adjusting your routine in period of hot weather, external. It says there is no "safe" temperature for walks, as it depends on your dog's breed, age, health and temperament. The charity also recommends the pavement test: if you can't comfortably hold your hand on the ground for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws, external. If you do walk your dog, go out in the early morning or late evening, look for shaded areas and walk on grass where possible. The charity says these signs could mean your dog is suffering in the heat:limping or refusing to walklicking or chewing at their feettheir foot pads are darker in colour or damagedthey have visible blisters or rednessYou should also avoid running or cycling with your dog when it is hot.If your dog is getting less exercise than usual, the RSPCA suggests keeping them engaged at home with puzzle toys or training games. How dog walks can become deadly when the heat risesPublished29 June 2025What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?Some dogs are more at risk of heatstroke than others, external. This includes those with underlying health conditions or thick coats which can trap heat. Puppies or older dogs may also struggle to regulate their temperature. Dogs pant to keep themselves cool, but the shorter snouts of certain flat-faced breeds like bulldogs and pugs make this difficult. This means they are at particular risk from overheating. According to the PDSA, symptoms of heatstroke include, external: excessive pantingdrooling or foamingconfusionshakin...المصدر: BBC News | Source: BBC News
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