Dogs do not sweat through their skin like humans. They sweat through the pads of their feet and their nose. Once a dogs temperature reaches 106 degrees damage to the cellular system and organs may be irreversible.
Signs:
*Increased temperature over 104 degrees, 106 degrees dire emergency
*Dark red gums
*Tacky or dry mucus membranes, specially gums
*Lying down and unwilling and/or unable to get up
*Collapses or loss of consciousness
*Thick saliva
*Dizziness and/or disorientation
Normal Dog Temp: 100.5 degrees to 102 degrees
Normal Respiration: 10 to 30 per minute
Normal Pulse: 50 to 130 per minute
(see 2011 the center for integrative veterinary care)
No comments:
Post a Comment