{"id":56,"date":"2022-05-03T18:09:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caringpawsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2022-05-03T18:09:51","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:09:51","slug":"toasty-times-what-to-know-about-heat-exhaustion-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caringpawsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/toasty-times-what-to-know-about-heat-exhaustion-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Toasty Times: What to Know About Heat Exhaustion in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When meteorologists talk about what the weather \u201cfeels like\u201d in Florida, they\u2019re combining the temperature with relative humidity. A typical summer day here measures in at, say, 85 degrees. But with a relative humidity of approximately 75%, you should use extreme caution to prevent heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion in pets is a real threat to health and wellness<\/a>, but certain summer strategies can help prevent serious problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Dogs pant in response to rising temperatures or exertion. They also sweat through their paw pads, like cats. Either way, these adaptations don\u2019t have enough power to stop or reverse the negative effects of high heat. Without breaks from the heat, rapid panting could occur and pets may start to drool, pacing in a restless manner, or acting agitated. Other symptoms of heat exhaustion include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n