Every dog is a possible victim of heat fatigue, but the shorter breathing system of the French Bulldog is what puts them at such very strong risk for heat stroke. Shorter airway=less option of cooling the air which the dogs sketch into its body. Dogs do not sweat. Their only means of reducing built-up body heat is by out of breath.
The primary signs of heat fatigue:
a) Extreme panting
b) The skin on the inside of the ears becomes flush and red.
Heat Exhaustion can growth in to Heat Stroke, as showed by :
a) Weakness
b) Staggering 4
c) Fainting - loss of awareness
Heat stroke is an urgent situation. If your dog proves signs of heat stroke, you must cool him down as quickly as possible. Don't wait for veterinary cure. Heat Stroke is an Emergency - Treat the dog currently!
DO NOT try to force your dog to drink. His swelling airways can origin any water he takes in to be repeated and possibly aspirated into his lungs. Hose the dog down with cool water - not cold. Affect an ice pack to the dog's head, and covered with water towels or any other shape of fabric to their body.
If at all likely, get him into a tub of cool water -- again, cool - not cold! However, in an great emergency if cold is all there is, use it. If none of this is effective, a cool water enema can help to cool the dog inside. Be wary not to induce to quickly, or with water cooler than a few degrees below body temp, or you can put your dog into grave shock.
Do not stop treatment until your dog's body temperature is future normal. As soon as the dog's interior temperature has stabilized at a near usual level transport the dog to your vet. Heat stroke can leave lasting harm. NONE of the above treatments are substitutions for veterinary care -- whenever possible; do them enroute to the very nearby veterinary clinic.
The primary signs of heat fatigue:
a) Extreme panting
b) The skin on the inside of the ears becomes flush and red.
Heat Exhaustion can growth in to Heat Stroke, as showed by :
a) Weakness
b) Staggering 4
c) Fainting - loss of awareness
Heat stroke is an urgent situation. If your dog proves signs of heat stroke, you must cool him down as quickly as possible. Don't wait for veterinary cure. Heat Stroke is an Emergency - Treat the dog currently!
DO NOT try to force your dog to drink. His swelling airways can origin any water he takes in to be repeated and possibly aspirated into his lungs. Hose the dog down with cool water - not cold. Affect an ice pack to the dog's head, and covered with water towels or any other shape of fabric to their body.
If at all likely, get him into a tub of cool water -- again, cool - not cold! However, in an great emergency if cold is all there is, use it. If none of this is effective, a cool water enema can help to cool the dog inside. Be wary not to induce to quickly, or with water cooler than a few degrees below body temp, or you can put your dog into grave shock.
Do not stop treatment until your dog's body temperature is future normal. As soon as the dog's interior temperature has stabilized at a near usual level transport the dog to your vet. Heat stroke can leave lasting harm. NONE of the above treatments are substitutions for veterinary care -- whenever possible; do them enroute to the very nearby veterinary clinic.
