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Heatstroke
Dogs can only cool by panting β hot, humid or enclosed conditions (cars!) can kill within minutes.
π Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β tap for the full symptom page
β Home-care checklist
- βMove to shade, soak with room-temperature water (never ice-cold)
- βFan to cool; avoid over-cooling
- βGo to the vet while cooling
π₯ When to see a vet
- β Any suspected heatstroke β even if apparently recovered, organ damage can be delayed
πΎ Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed β no specific predisposition
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