D O G H E A LT H
HYPERTHERMIA UNDERSTANDING THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL CONDITION
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yperthermia, otherwise termed heatstroke, occurs when your dog’s temperature becomes above normal. CAUSES Hyperthermia usually occurs because the dog has been left in a hot environment, such as a car, conservatory or area with no shade. It can also happen when dogs are walked or exercised on hot days. Medical reasons a dog might overheat include poisoning, meningitis or viruses. Some breeds are more prone to heatstroke than others. The most susceptible breeds tend to be the brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds, as they have trouble keeping cool due to the lack of turbinate bones in the nasal passages, which act as a cooling system in most dogs.
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