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The most common clinical signs of canine heatstroke include collapse, shock, tachypnea, spontaneous bleeding (e.g., petechie, hematemesis, and hematochezia), disorientation/stupor, coma, and seizures.
Heatstroke in dogs is defined as a nonpyrogenic increased body temperature above 104°F (40°C), with a spectrum of systemic signs. 1 The ability to rapidly recognize and begin treatment of heatstroke is vital to maximize the chances of saving the animal’s life.
14 kwi 2022 · This review provides a broad approach to the pathophysiological mechanisms of this syndrome, and the diagnostic and treatment methods to facilitate their approach in clinical routine and increase the survival rate of patients. Keywords: cytotoxicity, hyperthermia, thermoregulation.
9 sty 2013 · Canine heatstroke is a life-threatening condition resulting from an imbalance between heat dissipation and production, and characterized by a nonpyrogenic elevation in core body temperature above 41°C (105.8°F).
How do I know if my pet has heat stroke? Dogs suffering from heatstroke can have elevated breathing rates, dry or sticky gums, abnormal gum color, bruising in the gums, may appear lethargic or disoriented, and can have seizures.
Increased heat production leading to heatstroke may be caused by exercise, febrile disease, hormonal hyperthermia (hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma), seizures, or severe muscle fasciculations. In addition, malignant hyperthermia due to abnormal calcium metabolism may occur in predisposed breeds exposed to specific anesthetic drugs.
Heatstroke is a very serious condition that can progress very quickly, and in severe cases, cause seizures, organ damage and death. Most cases of heatstroke in dogs occur during exercise, but it can also be caused by being trapped somewhere hot, or in some circumstances, just sitting somewhere warm.
