| Re: Heat Stroke
Lola,
As far as the dog being wet and laying in the sun, the water attracts the sun,(also why it's good to wet the underside) black heats up the quickest......so I would be very careful when temps are above 80 letting my dog do that. I am not saying all dogs will get heatstroke if they swim and then lay in the sun, I am saying it is just good practice not to do that(when its hot,sunny and humid). As for the swollen tongue that is a sign, one of many and it doesn't mean your dog is having one, but I would start to cool my dog if I noticed it. Don't be so nervous that you can't enjoy outdoor activities in the heat, just use common sense and keep activity light during the hot hours and if it's really hot and humid (like it's been here, 90 -100+) It's best to stay in the air, only excercise in the morn and evening. It is good to know what to do, if the situation arises.
A friend just lost his 3 yr old rotti to heatstroke this week. It is scary it can happen so quickly.
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