| Traveling with Jack Russell dogs is fun, so fun as long | | | | bright red tongue and gums, thick, sticky saliva and |
| as nothing went wrong. Unluckily, dangers can come | | | | rapid panting. With the body temperature of above |
| along the way despite all the preparations and | | | | 106 F, a dog suffers severe canine heatstroke. A dog |
| planning. Dogs not used of traveling can become | | | | with canine heatstroke exhibits shock, weakness and |
| scared of moving or unfamiliar objects and places. | | | | or dizziness, bloody nose as well as bloody vomiting |
| Chances are your Jack Russell dogs might escape | | | | and diarrhea. The dog's liver, kidney, lung, heart or |
| through your open windows and doors. So always | | | | brain can also be affected. Brain may swell and may |
| remember not to leave your car's windows and | | | | lead to coma. |
| doors open. Consider traveling with your dog with a | | | | To treat heatstroke, take your dog to a cool place |
| seatbelt or with a carrier. This will restrain him from | | | | then apply ice packs or wet towels to the head, |
| unnecessary movements that are sometimes | | | | neck and chest. Let him drink cold water but make |
| dangerous for both of you. If you decided to use a | | | | sure to give him limited amount of it. It is also |
| carrier, make sure it is large enough for your dog. He | | | | advisable to let your dog lick ice cubes or even ice |
| should be able to stand, lie or turn around it that | | | | cream. During summer, most vets suggest to keep |
| carrier. When using seatbelt, position your dog in the | | | | pets indoors to avoid the risk of heatstroke. But if |
| middle of the backseat, not in the front seat | | | | you really do have to travel with your dog under the |
| especially if your car has front seat air bags. | | | | scourging heat of the sun remember these tips: |
| Dogs left in the car can be affected with heatstroke. | | | | · Keep a bottle full of clean drinking water in |
| How much more during summer when the | | | | handy. This will ensure that your dog gets the |
| temperature is hotter? Heatstroke, also referred to | | | | moisture his body needed. Don't forget to bring his |
| as sunstroke is a condition wherein the body | | | | bowl because some dogs won't drink in bottles. · |
| produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. | | | | Never leave your dog unattended inside a parked car. |
| This usually happens when the body is exposed to | | | | Temperatures can rise and even if the windows are |
| too much heat. | | | | slightly open, your dog is still at risk of heatstroke. |
| A dog must maintain its normal body temperature | | | | Traveling with your Jack Russell dogs is enjoyable, so |
| which is 38.3 to 38.7 degrees Celsius (100.9 to 101.7). | | | | enjoyable as long as nothing bad comes along the |
| A dog with body temperature of 104 to 106 F | | | | way. Enjoy the travel! Take these tips... |
| experiences moderate canine heatstroke exhibits | | | | |