Overheating and dehydration can cause more than discomfort for our pets; they can be deadly. Here's what you need to know to keep your pet safe this summer. Rapid panting. Bright red or blue gums. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Disorientation. Sudden collapse or convulsion.
What are the symptoms of overheating in dogs?
Signs Your Dog is Overheating Frantic panting, extreme salivation, bright-red membranes, and labored breathing are clear warning signs that your dog is overheated and may quickly progress to a metabolic meltdown as his temperature rises to over 106 F and he can no longer cool himself.
What are the symptoms of dehydration in dogs?
This is the loss of moisture in your dog's gums, causing them to become dry and sticky with thick, pasty saliva. Loss of appetite, panting, and a dry nose are other signs of dehydration. Your dog's eyes may even become sunken or they might collapse if they enter shock, in extreme cases.
What might cause dehydration in a dog or cat?
The causes of dehydration in dogs and cats can include any reason that prevents them from drinking, such as lack of access to water, illness reducing their desire to drink, and excessive loss of water.
How can you tell if an animal is dehydrated?
Can You Recognize the Signs of Dehydration in Animals?1Dogs: Sunken eyes, dark urine, lethargy, dry mouth, raspy barks, appetite loss, thick saliva, loss of skin elasticity, depression.2Cats: Panting, lethargy, sunken eyes, loss of skin elasticity, elevated heart rate, dry mouth, appetite loss.Can You Recognize the Signs of Dehydration in Animals?
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