Dogs Die in Hot Cars

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Warning signs and symptoms

If you are concerned about a dog (or other animal) left in a hot vehicle or outside in the sun, check for these warning signs and symptoms of hyperthermia and heatstroke:

·         Increased respiration

·         Redness of the gums

·         Distressed, frantic behaviour

·         Profuse salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea

·         Convulsions

·         Coma

·         Organ “meltdown”

Even if an animal is revived after being in a coma, it can die a week or so later.

Click here to find out what to do in an emergency.