

Heat Stroke in Dogs
Heat stroke occurs in dogs when the core body temperature goes over 105.8 degrees F. (The normal canine body temperature is 98.5 to 102.5 degrees F.) Certain animals are at risk for heat stroke. These include brachycephalic breeds (dogs with squished - in noses) like Pugs, Shih Tzu, Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pekingese and Boxers. Working dogs , canine athletes , overweight dogs and dogs with respiratory diseases also are at risk for heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when d