Vets Warn About Pet Heat Stroke

From mync.com :

Triangle Veterinary Emergency Clinic, located in Durham, North Carolina, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of pets suffering from heat stroke.

Please be aware that pets may suffer from the heat even more than people, especially in North Carolina’s high humidity. Exercise and play can quickly bring on heat stroke, a potentially life threatening condition.

Prevention is key: limit activity to cooler parts of the day, build activity levels slowly to acclimatize the pet, and be aware that overweight and brachiocephalic breeds are at higher risk. Owners should watch carefully for breathing problems, vomiting and diarrhea, seizure, and sudden collapse.

APS adds:  And of course NEVER leave your pet in a car while it is hot.  We’ve seen too many tragedies.  In Durham, if you see an animal left in a car, call 911.