Forth Valley Veterinary Clinic Blog

Our top tips and useful information regarding pet and animal health…

Heat Stress and Dehydration
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Heat Stress and Dehydration

Dogs cannot sweat through their skin as humans do, they sweat primarily from their nose and paw pads and expel heat via panting. On a hot day they can easily become overheated, signs of a heat stressed animal include excessive panting and lethargy. Avoid your dog becoming too overheated and succumbing to heatstroke.

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Tips to Keep Your Short-Nosed Friend Cooler This Summer
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Tips to Keep Your Short-Nosed Friend Cooler This Summer

We all know that summer can be a dangerous time for dogs. As they are susceptible to heatstress and suffer very easily. There is a breed of dog that is even more at risk than others- the Brachycephalic dog breeds, these breeds need more precautions than normal when it comes to the dangers of heat.

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