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Heatstroke (Hyperthermia)

Heat stroke or hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) is always a life-threatening emergency! Cool your pet immediately and seek immediate vet assistance to increase your pet’s survival. Heat stroke can cause severe organ shut down. Every second counts.

Symptoms

Excess Panting	Collapse
Difficulty Breathing	Rapid Heart or Pulse Rate
Shallow Breathing	Weak Pulse
Increased Drinking	Fever (Temp >103 ℉) (Temp >41℃)
No Longer Drinking	Unconscious
Pet Seeking Cooler Environment	Bright Red or Pale White Gums
Drooling	Weakness
Depression

Steps

Cool your cat. Get your cat out of the heat ASAP and into a cool environment with fans and air conditioning.

While your cat is lying on its side, pour cool water all over pet’s chest, abdomen, and body.

Elevate your cat’s legs with cool soaked towels to help increase blood flow to the brain and heart.

Place an ice pack wrapped in a towel or an instant cold pack wrapped in a towel to the head only to accelerate cooling of the brain.

You can place her in a shower or tub with cool (not extremely cold) water.

Offer her cold water to drink

Seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Transport your pet to the vet with air conditioner on high.

Warnings

Make sure to cool your cat as soon as possible

If he is not cooling down then take her to the vet

Tips

Make sure to keep your cat brushed and not matted to prevent any problems with air circulation

If your cat is in a crate make sure there is proper ventilation

Make sure the car is already cooled with A/C before bringing your cat into the car

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