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| 1. Signs of heat stroke- extreme panting, foaming at the mouth, excessive salivation, rapid pulse, agitation, depression, collapse, temperature of 105+, bright red gums, weakness, coma, seizures. 2. Call veterinarian right away. Tell them what happened and when. Tell them how long it will take you to get there. 3. Cover animal with cold cloths and place cloth covered ice packs next to animal. Transport to veterinarian immediately. 4. Allow animal to drink as much as possible. 5. Bring animal to veterinarian even if body temperature returns to normal. Heat stroke can cause reduced blood circulation, reduced kidney performance, brain swelling and damage, and has a high fatality rate. Normandy Animal Hospital Emergency: (314) 381-3420 |