Heat Stroke in Dogs and its management – A report of Two cases

Amongst the companion animals, occurrence of heat stroke has been a commonly encountered ailment, especially during spontaneous exposure to high fluctuation in ambient temperature during summer. Two heat stroke affected adult dogs aged 10 and 3 years respectively were presented with clinical history of abruptly developing unforeseen clinical signs viz. exceptionally higher temperature (103.5 and 110°F), tachycardia, excessively short by quick breathing, drooling of saliva, dilated pupil and hypermic eyes. Predisposing factors, breed susceptibility have been discussed. Treatment includes intravenous supplementation of Normal saline, Vitamin B₁, antibiotics and steroids.