It's been so hot, here are the signs of heatstroke: excessive panting, dehydration, disorientation, exhaustion, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Put your pet into a shady location immediately. Put a cold towel on their head and the back of their neck only. Do not cover anything else. Repeatedly remove and wet the towel, so it stays cool. If possible continuously pour room temperature to lukewarm water over their entire body. Do not use ice or cold water. Use a fan to blow air over their body. Keep removing excess water accumulating on their body as it absorbs the body heat. Stop cooling your pet when its temperature reaches 102.5 to 103 F. You can also feel the pet's body temperature is cooler. Be sure you don't over-cool your pet. Even if the pet looks like it's improving have your veterinarian take a look.
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