Heat Stroke
The dangers of pet heatstrokes rises right along with the hot summer temperatures, and this condition is also known as hyperthermia. Heatstroke is a result of extreme increases in core body temperatures caused by the body’s inability to ‘cool’ off in hot situations such as being left in hot vehicle. Even minutes in an uncirculated environment can increase temperatures by 20-30 degrees and cause potential fatal results in your beloved pet. Hyperthermia can lead to an array of physical discomforts and even organ failure without immediate treatment from an emergency veterinarian in Omaha.
- Excessive or continual panting
- Breathing complications
- Excessive saliva or drooling
- Foaming at the mouth
- Nose bleeds
- Bright red gums
- Skin that feels hot to the touch
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Overall weakness or lethargic behavior
- Head or body tremors
- Seizures or total collapse
Don’t delay treatment and take chances with your pets health. Contact our emergency veterinarian in Omaha at Urgent Pet Care Omaha right away or just stop by our Papillion or Millard office right away.
Is your pet showing signs of heatstroke? Don’t delay getting the potentially life saving recovery treatment they need and seek emergency help right away. With our generous evening and weekend hours, our team at Urgent Pet Care Omaha is there to help your pet when typically veterinarians are closed. In cases of emergency, come by our Papillion office at 8410 S 73rd Plaza or call 402-597-2911. Call our Millard office at 402-991-9944 or stop by 4257 South 144th Street for immediate care.