During the summer months and especially August, I don’t have to tell you that temperatures can soar well above 100. I have been hearing many cases of people leaving their dog in the hot car or outdoors without shade and water. This is a major NO NO and can be dealt with a fine and even imprisonment if caught.

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This is most frequent in short-nosed dogs, especially bulldogs. Immediate action is important as collapse and heart failure may occur quite rapidly. Remove the dog to as cool a spot as possible. The animal should be carried and not allowed to exert itself in any way. A room with a stone floor is ideal, and the animal should be laid on its right side with the left side uppermost. A current of air helps greatly, and fanning the dog will increase the intake of fresh air. The head and back of the neck should be douched with cold water, or, if ice is available, an ice pack or compress applied.

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