Heat Stroke in Dogs & Cats: Prevent Your Pet from Overheating 

Just like people, pets can also suffer from heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. If you're in the Downey, CA, area and in need of a veterinarian you can rely on to help protect your pet, we at Firestone Animal Hospital are here for you. A vet on our veterinary team can provide you with pet tips and important information to reduce your pet's chances of heat stroke and help you keep them safe during warm weather.

What Is Heat Stroke?

Heat stroke happens when a pet (or a person) becomes overheated and can't cool himself down properly anymore. This might happen to your pet quickly because he is not able to sweat in the same way people do. Because heat stroke can be serious, and even deadly, it's important to keep your pet cool and comfortable.

How Can You Keep Your Pet Safe?

The best way to keep your pet safe is by making sure he is not in an environment where he has the chance to overheat. That means not leaving him in the car, making sure he has plenty of fresh water to drink, and not leaving him outside without shade. Bringing him inside when it's hot, and leaving him at home instead of in the car can also help to keep him healthy.

When Should You See a Vet at Our Animal Hospital?

If your pet has gotten overheated, or he is acting lethargic after being in the heat, he might have heat stroke. Other signs include vomiting or fainting. Even when you follow all the pet tips to keep them cool, it's still possible for your pet to accidentally get overheated, especially if his breed is particularly vulnerable to overheating.

Get Pet Tips and Heat Stroke Care from a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital

If you're in the Downey, CA, area and in need of a veterinarian to help your overheated pet, we at Firestone Animal Hospital are here for you. Bringing your pet to our animal clinic is the right choice if your pet has gotten heat stroke, we can help him feel healthy and happy again. Call us at (562) 928-1341 for more information about pet tips from a vet at our animal clinic for keeping your pets safe.