What Happens if a Dog Gets Too Hot?

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When a dog feels hot it usually pants with its tongue out to dissipate heat, so it loses water faster and drinks more. In hot weather it rests in shade and is less active.

If extremely hot, it may show heatstroke signs like lethargy, high temperature, seizures, collapse, drooling, breathing difficulty, and unsteady walking; take it to the vet promptly.

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