Is Your Dog’s Heavy Panting a Hidden Warning Sign? Here’s What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know!
Heat exhaustion signs include panting, moving slowly, lots of drooling, restlessness and red skin on the dog’s muzzle, ears and belly. If the dog’s temperature continues to rise above 104°F, they are at risk of developing heatstroke, which can be fatal. Symptoms of heatstroke include pale or red gums, staggering or wobbling when walking, seizures, weakness, fast heat rate, vomiting and loss of consciousness. Heatstroke is a medical emergency, and you should seek urgent veterinary care.
Brachycephalic dog breeds (dogs with smooshed-in snouts like pugs, Boston terriers and bull mastiffs) are at an increased risk of heatstroke because it’s more difficult for them to pant and get their body cooled down. Obesity can be another contributing factor to heatstroke. So if you have dogs who are at risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, protect them from summer’s heat.
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