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EMERGENCY TREATMENT If your dog shows symptoms of heatstroke: v Immediately move to a cool place v Wet dog with cool water v Fan vigorously to promote evaporation. v Do not apply ice. This constricts blood flow. v Allow the dog to sip some cool water v Get the dog’s temperature down below 104o F. v Take the dog immediately to a veterinarian. COMPLICATIONS: Even if a dog is successfully cooled, he may develop internal organ damage, which may not be noticeable for 1-5 days after apparent recovery. SIGNS OF COMPLICATIONS: v Clotting v Kidney & liver failure v Gastrointestinal damage v Bleeding v Failure to urinate v Jaundice v Vomiting v Diarrhea HEATSTROKE (HYPERTHERMIA) v Dog’s normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. v A dog’s body temperature is normally between 101o F and 102o F. v Sweat glands on the soles of their feet · Perspire around their paws Â