It’s hard enough to stay cool in the heat when you’re a human, but unfortunately, many pet owners don’t realise how easily their four-legged buddies can get heatstroke, a dangerous condition that can cause organ damage and, sadly, death.
Vet Dr Ashleigh Long explains that dogs mostly lose heat by panting, plus sweating through the pads on their paws – they can’t sweat through their skin like we can. As heatstroke can cause irreversible damage, prevention is critical. Dogs (as well as cats)