Symptoms of Heatstroke in Labradors

Heatstroke in Labradors manifests as symptoms such as rapid breathing, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, mucosal cyanosis, seizures, etc. Heatstroke can be mild to severe. In mild cases, simply taking the dog to a ventilated and shady place can help alleviate the symptoms. However, in severe cases, it is necessary to go to the hospital for inspection and treatment to prevent the dog from going into shock.

Labrador Heatstroke Symptoms

It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly if your dog has heatstroke. The main clinical symptoms include: increased body temperature and decreased skin temperature, which occurs when the dog is unable to cool down or dissipate heat effectively. The dog will pant due to the heat. Weakness, dehydration, accelerated breathing and heart rate; the dog loses a lot of water through respiration, causing dehydration. Severe heatstroke can cause vomiting and even shock. If shock occurs, emergency rescue is needed.

Emergency Treatment for Dog Heatstroke

Immediately take the dog to a shady and well-ventilated place. Gently fan the dog, and wet the dog's four paws, abdomen, and outer ear canal with cool (but not cold) water or disinfectant alcohol to help lower the dog's temperature. Provide the dog with plenty of drinking water. If the dog is too weak to drink, you can give it water through enema and immediately take it to the hospital for treatment.

How to Treat Dog Heatstroke

After discovering that your dog has heatstroke, take timely measures: lower the dog's surface temperature or perform enema. Spray alcohol on the dog's paws and belly to cool down and place it in a shady spot to rest quietly. For dogs that have gone into shock, give it intravenous infusion of Ringer's solution. Monitor the urine output during the infusion to prevent pulmonary edema. If there are respiratory difficulties or mucosal cyanosis, perform intubation and provide adequate oxygenation.