What should I do if my dog is exhausted? ——First aid measures and prevention guide
Recently, pet health issues have become a hot topic, especially the frequent cases of dog collapse caused by high temperatures in summer. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions to help you quickly respond to emergencies.
1. Common causes of collapse in dogs (statistics)
| Cause classification | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| heat stroke | 42% | Shortness of breath, purple tongue |
| hypoglycemia | 23% | Weakness of limbs and confusion |
| heart disease | 18% | Irregular wheezing and pale gums |
| severe dehydration | 12% | Poor skin elasticity and sunken eye sockets |
| other reasons | 5% | Professional diagnosis required |
2. Five steps for emergency treatment
1.Move to shade: Immediately move the dog to a ventilated and cool place away from direct sunlight.
2.physical cooling: Wipe the abdomen, foot pads and other parts with a wet towel. Do not rinse directly with ice water.
3.hydration: Provide normal temperature water (not ice water). If you refuse to drink, you can feed a small amount with a syringe.
4.Keep airway open: Unlock the collar and turn your head sideways to prevent suffocation.
5.emergency medical: Record the time and manifestation of symptoms. If symptoms are not relieved within 30 minutes, seek medical attention immediately.
3. Comparison table of preventive measures
| risk period | prevention program | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 10 am - 4 pm | avoid outdoor activities | The surface temperature is 5-8°C higher than the air temperature |
| after exercise | Drink small amounts of water frequently | No more than 50ml each time |
| hot weather | Prepare a cooling pad | Choose gel cooling products |
| Daily maintenance | Supplement electrolytes | Use special pet electrolyte powder |
4. Warning on recent hot cases
According to the latest data from pet hospitals (June 15-25):
| area | Increase in emergency room volume | Main causes |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze River Delta region | 67% | Wrong time to walk the dog |
| Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region | 53% | Temporarily detained in the car |
| Pearl River Delta Region | 48% | Burnt floor mats |
5. Special precautions
1.Dog breeds prone to heatstroke: Short-nosed dogs such as French bulldogs and pugs need special attention, as their heat dissipation efficiency is only 60% of that of ordinary dog breeds.
2.Correction of misperceptions: Shaving cannot effectively cool down, but may increase the risk of sunburn. It is recommended to keep more than 2cm of hair.
3.First aid supplies list: Pet thermometer (normal rectal temperature is 38-39°C), saline solution, emergency contact card.
6. Expert advice
Director Li of the Beijing Pet Medical Association reminds: When a dog shows any of the following symptoms, it indicates that it has entered a dangerous period——Body temperature exceeding 41°C, convulsions, bloody vomitus, and dilated pupils, at this time, for every 10 minutes of delayed treatment, the survival rate decreases by 25%.
Through the above structured guidance, we hope to help pet owners respond to emergencies scientifically. It is recommended to collect this article and share it with friends who raise pets, so as to jointly protect the health and safety of furry children.
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