The Tribune

THE Bahamas Humane Society has issued a public warning following a spike in the number of dogs suffering from heat stroke.

Over the past several weeks, Humane Society staff have seen a number of dogs brought in to the BHS shelter with a dangerously heightened body temperature, a condition refereed to as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

The symptoms include:

• excessive or exaggerated painting

• lethargy

• weakness

• drooling excessively

• high fever

• dark red gums

• rapid heartbeat

• unresponsiveness to commands and surroundings

• vomiting

• collapse

• staring/anxious expression

• very warm/dry skin

BHA staff said if you notice these symptoms, cool the dog down in a tub (using cool not cold water) and call your vet immediately.