26/11/2024
Hypothermia is when an animal’s body temperature drops dangerously low ❗️❄🐾
Symptoms of hypothermia include:
-Shivering – shivering is a natural response to help the body warm up. However, once your pet becomes severely cold, they might stop shivering completely.
-Drowsiness, confusion and clumsiness
-Pale gums
-Loss of consciousness, may collapse
What causes hypothermia?
-Cold environments
-Getting wet
-Illness
-Blood loss
This information is off the PDSA website. Always contact your vets4pets if you have any concerns your pet is sick.