Prevent Your Pet from Overheating

When the hottest months roll around, it's important to be aware of how hot it is for your dog or cat. By paying close attention to how often your pet is outdoors, you can help it avoid fevers and pet heat stroke. At East Valley Emergency Pet Clinic in Diamond Bar, CA, our team provides emergency pet care for pet heat stroke, dehydration, and other ailments.

Staying Outside

If your pet must spend some of the day outside during hot days, try to allow it to come indoors often to cool off. Make sure that it has plenty of clean water outside so it can stay hydrated. While cats may not need to go outside much in hot weather, dogs will have to, and this time outdoors can add up. Even if your pet seems happy playing outside, it should still come in often for some rest time.

The Climate

If it is very humid out as well as hot, this can cause your pet to get overheated. It can also happen if your pet is kept in a house all day without any air conditioning or ventilation. Additionally, even if it doesn't seem that hot, never leave your pet inside a car for even a little while. The hotter your region is, the more you will have to watch your pets for any signs of heat stroke. Remember that dogs and cats don't have many sweat glands, and they can get heat stroke faster than humans.

Pet Heat Stroke Symptoms

If you see your pet having a hard time breathing, this may be a sign of heat stroke. You may also see your pet excessively drooling or panting or vomiting. Your pet may also have diarrhea or feel weak. You may see your pet stumbling or unable to stay coordinated, and it may collapse from heat stroke. It is also possible for pets to have seizures from heat stroke.

Visit Our Emergency Veterinarian in Diamond Bar, CA for Pet Care 

At our veterinary hospital, we will treat your pet if it has heatstroke. At East Valley Emergency Pet Clinic, we will ensure your pet is healthy. Call us today to schedule an appointment.