Recognizing and Responding to Heatstroke in Dogs

Recognizing and Responding to Heatstroke in Dogs

ByDr. Abdellah

We all know Texas can bring some serious heat and humidity. And while we can seek air conditioning, our canine companions mostly rely on us to keep them cool. Failure to do so might lead to heatstroke (hyperthermia), a life-threatening emergency in which a dog’s body temperature rises dangerously high, leading to organ damage and…

Beat the Heat! How Urgent Care Vets Can Help Your Pet Handle Heatstroke

Beat the Heat! How Urgent Care Vets Can Help Your Pet Handle Heatstroke

ByDr. Abdellah

Summer’s here, and while pets and owners alike should be happy to get outdoors and into the sunshine, higher temps go hand in hand with higher risk of heatstroke for our animal companions. Heatstroke is serious, and in Texas, it gets hot. That means this life-threatening condition, caused by excessive overheating, can strike often and…