16/07/2021
I can not stress this enough!!! This weekend DO NOT WALK YOUR BULLYDOGS OR CHOWS OR PUGS OR ANY DOG infact... they can live not walking but they will die in a split second walking out in that heat....... be sure to have lemon juice and follow the advice I put on here next....
What to do it your bulldog over heats....๐๐
If your bulldog is overheating it is imperative that you act quickly. Initially stand them in a bath of cool water NOT COLD!!!! and pour water over their head, especially around their neck, you need to cool the blood going to the brain as in severe cases of overheating there is a risk of brain damage from hot blood going to the brain. (Don't turn the hose pipe on them , it may panic them and make them worse & and the first lot of water sat in the hose could be boiling hot water!!)
Place ice under their tail (just inside their bottom if you can), keep pouring cool water over them and keep calm, if you panic your dog will panic.
Your dog will go very pale as the circulation system struggles to cope.
Try get them in the bath & Keep going with the water - don't take them out of the bath until the breathing has calmed down, talk calmly to your dog - you will be soaked, your bathroom will be soaked, but you will save their life!!!!!!!!!
Once the breathing is calmer, remove them from the bath but don't dry them, they will still be very pale (inside mouth, gums and inner eyes).
Let them wander but don't make a fuss of them, your fussing may make them anxious and it could start over again. Still don't force them to drink, but make up a rehydration mix ( oralade Gi or Hydrate + for example you can buy this from amazon) and place it in a bowl for them to drink from if they wants to.
Always have a bottle of lemon juice to hand, carry one in your bag on days out as this will be a life saver and cut the phlem from the back of the throat which is what stops the foaming during heat stroke and helps them breath.
Remember now the sun is coming be double weary of your squishy faces, lots of water bowls down, walk in the cool mornings or the cooler evenings if the heat is hot on you it's 10 x that on your dog, the path is burning your feet it's burning their feet - be careful of letting them play with water hoses, twisted gut can occur and over drinking can kill even tho it looks fun - fact, Google it!!!
Paddling pools/giant water bowls are great for dipping the feet in that will help cool dramatically and darken all hot rooms with blankets/curtains to keep out the sun ๐.
You doggo will not eat as much when it's hot so don't be overly worried just try feed them in cooler times and remember to sun block your bully's or ANY white dog/cat you own just like us they burn.
Hopefully you NEVER have to use these tips but they are here for that "just incase" moment.
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