| Along with pug and shih tzu, the Boston terrier is | | | | condition can cause permanent damage to your dog if |
| considered as brachycephalic dog - dog with short | | | | left without intervention. To treat heat stroke, here are |
| snout, tiny nostrils, long palates and narrow trachea. | | | | some steps to be taken immediately: |
| This made them sensitive to excessive heat as well | | | | - Transfer your dog to a cool place such as an air |
| as extremely cold weather. So if you happen to own | | | | conditioned room or a shady place. |
| a Boston terrier, the fact is clear that they are more | | | | - Wet or immerse the dog in cool water or place in |
| likely to suffer from weather-related problems such as | | | | front of a fan |
| heat stroke. | | | | - Allow the dog to have small drinks of water every |
| Since dogs don't have the ability to speak and talk to | | | | few minutes |
| you when they are sick, knowing the signs and | | | | If the symptoms persist, take your dog to the |
| symptoms of a specific problem can help you | | | | veterinarian as soon as possible. Heat stroke can be |
| determine if there is something wrong with Fido. A | | | | extremely dangerous if you cannot cool down your |
| dog's temperature is normally between 101 and 102 | | | | dog's temperature within 20 minutes. |
| degrees Fahrenheit. A rise of three degrees and | | | | Luckily, there are various ways you can do to prevent |
| above is dangerous to your dog. Early signs of | | | | heat stroke. |
| dehydration include heavy panting, hyperventilation or | | | | - Provide easy access to fresh water everyday |
| deep breathing and increased salivation and dry gums | | | | - Wet a dog before doing physical activities or before |
| later on. As the condition progresses towards heat | | | | going out into a hot day |
| stroke, paleness, weakness, vomiting and diarrhea may | | | | - Keep crates out of direct sunlight |
| also occur along with shallowing of the breathing | | | | In order to remain on the safe side, it is always |
| efforts, slowed or absent breathing efforts and worst, | | | | recommended not to let a Boston terrier out into a hot |
| seizures or coma. | | | | day. Physical activities or exercise should be set aside |
| Knowing these signs is very important because this | | | | for later or must be done in a less hot location. |