10/12/2025
Meet Bolto our absolute miracle boy. ๐
On Saturday, Bolto came in with severe heatstroke after working with his family. His temperature was a dangerous 42.8ยฐC when he got to us, his tongue was blue and he was struggling to breathe.
Dogs donโt feel the heat like we do.
They canโt sweat. They canโt cool themselves the way we can and once their body temperature rises, it skyrockets fast often becoming fatal within minutes.
Thanks to his ownersโ quick thinking hosing him down immediately, giving us a heads up call and getting him down within 10 minutes. We were able to cool him, stabilise him and carefully bring him out of anaesthesia.
After over an hour of intense treatment, Bolto woke upโฆ and unbelievably he has no lasting deficits.
Today heโs back home relaxing in the air-con, exactly where a good boy deserves to be. โ๏ธ๐พ
Heatstroke can happen fast.
๐ Always provide shade and water
๐ Avoid exercise in warm/humid weather
๐ If your dog overheats: cool with water & seek vet care immediately
Bolto is one very lucky dog and weโre so glad he pulled through. ๐
