If your dog is extremely hot, struggling to breathe, having seizures, or unconscious, they may also need oxygen, medications, or to be put under anaesthesia. Your vet will try to reduce your dog’s temperature as quickly as possible using fans, cold water, and if necessary, a fluid drip. If possible bring someone with you to keep cooling them while you travel.Transport them in an air conditioned car/a car with the windows open (but make sure they can’t escape).Do not cuddle them or cover them with a wet towel, this will make them even hotter. Wrap an ice pack/frozen veg in a towel and place it in between their thighs.If they are unconscious, be extremely careful they don’t inhale any water by keeping it away from their nose and mouth.Alternatively, if they are used to water and won’t panic, you can submerge their whole body (except for their head) into water.Gently pour water over their whole body, start slowly so they don’t panic, but aim to soak their whole body as calmly and quickly as possible.Offer them a drink of cold water, don’t force them to drink if they don’t want to.Create a breeze by opening doors and windows/turning a fan on.Speak to them in a soothing voice to keep them calm.Step 1: Move your dog into the shade or a cool room Act quickly but stay calm – the faster your dog cools down the better their chance of recovery.
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