Whitney Veterinary Hospital and Cat Care Clinic

Heat Stroke!

The signs of heartstroke may include any of the following:

• exaggerated panting
• rapid or erratic pulse
• drooling
• anxious or staring expression
• trembling
• stumbling or lack of coordination
• red lips and tongue, which may eventually turn bluish
• convulsions or vomiting
  • collapse
    • coma
      • Death

Immediately:

• move the animal to a cool, shady place
• wet the dog with cool water
• fan the dog to increase evaporation
• do not apply ice, it may constrict the blood vessels
• encourage the dog to drink cool water or eat crushed ice/water
  
  
  • Take the dog immediately to your veterinarian. If they're closed, go to the emergency clinic!

Tri County Animal Emergency Clinic:
1800 N. Sterling Ave. -- Peoria, Il.
Phone Number: 309-672-1565

Whitney Veterinary Hospital Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Sat : 7:45 AM - 12:00
309-685-4707 -- 309-685-4715

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