What happens if my dog gets overheated? What are the dangers?

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What happens if my dog gets overheated? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 4 years old | 62 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. There is a very wide range of effects that can happen when a pet over heats. Mild effects may just be heavy panting that resolves within 10-15 minutes after getting into a cool environment. Severe overheating, called heat stroke, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, aspiration pneumonia, tissue damage, organ failure, brain damage & death. Watch your dog carefully in the heat, make sure there is plenty of water to drink ( & is non-spillable ) & cool down in ( a kiddie pool ) , plenty of shade, cool dirt to dig in, & never tether or tie a dog out where they can wrap themselves around something. A dog can overheat in as little as 10-15 minutes, so try to never leave a dog outside on very hot days in the afternoon if no one is home to watch. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

What happens if my dog gets overheated? What are the dangers?

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