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Post by ZandraJoi on May 31, 2021 8:32:56 GMT -5
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 2, 2021 8:41:49 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/06/02/hot-weather-dog-breeds.aspx Story at-a-glance With heat waves on the rise, researchers at England’s Nottingham Trent University explored risks factors in dogs that increase the incidence of heat-related illness (HRI), or heatstroke Nine breeds had a higher risk of heatstroke, including the chow chow, bulldog, French bulldog, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhound, cavalier King Charles spaniel, pug, English springer spaniel and golden retriever Five of the nine breeds with increased HRI risk were brachycephalic, or flat-faced, breeds Dogs that were overweight or weigh over 50 kilograms (110 pounds) had a higher risk of heatstroke in the study, as did dogs over the age of 2, although dogs 12 years or older had the greatest risk Purebred dogs were also more likely to have heatstroke than crossbred dogs, or mutts, likely because they’re more likely to have exaggerated features, including thicker coats and extreme body size and skull shapes My notes: Talks of heat related illness, heatstroke. What to look for & how to help. Especially in breeds that are more susceptible.
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Post by lammchen on Jun 3, 2021 12:31:25 GMT -5
Heat stroke is such a dangerous thing! We took our daughter's dog with us to walk around the city and the poor thing could barely make it back to her apartment even though the day was cool outside. There was just enough sun to make her miserable after the first 2 1/2 miles. She walks a lot so going 3 or 4 miles is usually no problem.
When she went to the county park to hike with us I made them wait at a pavilion when we were done and I walked back to the car and drove it there to pick them up. The dog was so happy LOL
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 9, 2021 21:29:21 GMT -5
Heat stroke is such a dangerous thing! We took our daughter's dog with us to walk around the city and the poor thing could barely make it back to her apartment even though the day was cool outside. There was just enough sun to make her miserable after the first 2 1/2 miles. She walks a lot so going 3 or 4 miles is usually no problem. When she went to the county park to hike with us I made them wait at a pavilion when we were done and I walked back to the car and drove it there to pick them up. The dog was so happy LOL Our dog does not like to drink water except at home, where she drinks a lot at one time. We end up dousing her 'cos then she'll lick herself & get some water then. She's also a husky so gets overheated quite easily. We've carried our last dog & like you, I waited with her while my husband got the car closer.
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Post by lifespot on Jun 10, 2021 5:37:37 GMT -5
I have a shih Tzu who is exceptionally lazy at the best of times. We dont take her out in the heat, we wait for the evening to walk her when it is much cooler.
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Post by Bob on Jun 29, 2021 18:21:23 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/06/02/hot-weather-dog-breeds.aspx Story at-a-glance With heat waves on the rise, researchers at England’s Nottingham Trent University explored risks factors in dogs that increase the incidence of heat-related illness (HRI), or heatstroke Nine breeds had a higher risk of heatstroke, including the chow chow, bulldog, French bulldog, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhound, cavalier King Charles spaniel, pug, English springer spaniel and golden retriever Five of the nine breeds with increased HRI risk were brachycephalic, or flat-faced, breeds Dogs that were overweight or weigh over 50 kilograms (110 pounds) had a higher risk of heatstroke in the study, as did dogs over the age of 2, although dogs 12 years or older had the greatest risk Purebred dogs were also more likely to have heatstroke than crossbred dogs, or mutts, likely because they’re more likely to have exaggerated features, including thicker coats and extreme body size and skull shapes My notes: Talks of heat related illness, heatstroke. What to look for & how to help. Especially in breeds that are more susceptible. It's strange that Huskies aren't on that list. Maybe their systems are geared to get more cooling effect from their panting constantly! LOL Again, this goes back to knowing your pet.
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