Pug weak, panting, and sick after hot walk. Is it heat stroke?

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I recently took my dog out on a 3 mile walk during a hot day. Actually, I had to carry her for half of the walk because she was throwing up and too tired. She is a 10 year old pug. I'm afraid I carried her too rough because she was breathing very hard and was trapped in my arms. Two days later (aka now) she is very weak. She is panting heavily and has no energy, peeing and pooping everywhere, and not eating anything. Her intestinal/stomach region is strongly pulsating. What is going on? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | 10 years and 5 months old | 24 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If you walked MehMeh for a long distance in hot weather, then she may be suffering from heat stroke. This is a deadly problem in dogs, and can easily be caused in brachycephalic dogs due to their shortened muzzles. This is a medical emergency and she needs veterinary attention now. Dogs too often die from heat stroke, and the symptoms you described are indication of it. This is a medical emergency, please take her into a vet now.

Pug weak, panting, and sick after hot walk. Is it heat stroke?

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