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Heatstroke in Dogs & Cats – It’s Getting Hot in Here!

2018-06-25 by CriticalCareDVM

Warm weather has arrived for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere. With the searing temperatures comes the inevitability of someone leaving their dog locked in a blisteringly hot car or letting their canine companion run around in a park during peak temperatures without access to fresh cool water. The outcome? Heatstroke, a potentially lethal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acclimatization, collapse, conduction, convection, evaporation, exercise, heatstroke, mentation, radiation, seizures, sun

Hypothermia in Dogs & Cats – Avoid Pupsicles and Catsicles!

2017-11-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Winter is rapidly approaching – at least here in North America. With the advent of this season comes bone-chilling temperatures in many regions. Dogs and cats – just like humans – are at risk for developing subnormal body temperatures, a condition known as hypothermia. This week I’ve dedicated some blog space to spreading the word … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: active, blankets, conduction, convection, core, ECG, EKC, electrocardiography, electrolytes, evaporation, hypothermia, passive, primary, radiation, secondary, surface

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