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The AKC sent out an email to club about participating in dog sports in extreme heat:
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Summer Heat
By guyhfisher on June 23, 2025
Dear Clubs,
We would like to advise you that this weekend there will be extreme heat in several parts of the country. As a precaution, we advise you have cooling stations available at your events for the competitive canines like ice and kiddie swimming pools to keep them cool. Additionally, please be mindful of the signs of heatstroke and seek immediately veterinary care if you believe a dog is affected.
Signs of heat stroke:
• Heavy panting
o Rapid breathing
o Excessive drooling
o Bright red gums and tongue
o Standing 4-square, posting or spreading out in an attempt to maintain balance.
• If you believe your dog is suffering from heatstroke, get them into a cool environment right away.
• Immerse your dog in cool water—do not use ice cold water, it can shock your dog’s system. Use cool water in areas where blood flows heavily, i.e. the pads of their feet, the groin area, and their jugular vein.
• Cool wet towels can be used to lower your dog’s body temperature
• Get your dog to a vet as soon as possible. Your dog may look like it is responding to the cooling techniques but could suffer internal injury. It is best to have them examined to rule out any complications.
Additional summer tips and information can be found here
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