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Heatstroke in Cats: Spotting the Signs and How to Cool Them
April 24, 2024 By Beth Walker Leave a Comment
Cats tend to be better than dogs at regulating their own body temperatures since their ancestors originally came from the desert, but when the summer heat strikes, our feline friends can still sometimes suffer from overheating and dehydration. Heatstroke is the most life-threatening form of hyperthermia, and occurs when your cat is overwhelmed by heat Read More
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Heatstroke in Cats: Spotting the Signs and How to Cool Them
April 24, 2024 By Beth Walker Leave a Comment
Cats tend to be better than dogs at regulating their own body temperatures since their ancestors originally came from the desert, but when the summer heat strikes, our feline friends can still sometimes suffer from overheating and dehydration. Heatstroke is the most life-threatening form of hyperthermia, and occurs when your cat is overwhelmed by heat Read More
Can You Leave a Dog in a Car?
April 23, 2024 By Jodie Sheehan Leave a Comment
Dogs are unable to sweat in the same way humans can and they have thick fur, which makes it more difficult for them to keep cool. This makes them much more susceptible to heatstroke. Stationary cars can become extremely hot very quickly, particularly in the summer months, and every year there are tragic reports of Read More
Heatstroke in Dogs: Spotting the Signs and How to Cool Them
April 22, 2024 By Beth Walker Leave a Comment
Heatstroke is the most serious form of hyperthermia, and is sometimes also called sunstroke. Rather than sweating through their skin like we do, dogs cool themselves down by panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose. Sometimes, this isn’t enough to bring their body temperature down sufficiently. If a dog’s body temperature is Read More