Overheated Frenchie dies in care of pet-sitting service
It really can happen. A Frenchie gets too hot and dies quickly from heatstroke. In this case, it only took the drive time from a pet-sitting service to his apartment home to overheat, followed with callous neglect by the service’s inept driver. According to the story the van was not air-conditioned (though the company’s website touts: All of our daycare dogs are either picked up on foot or in our dog-friendly, air-conditioned van.)
You can read more about the story at CBS News here.
Read the New York Post story here.
Please, please, keep those flat-faces cool in this hot weather! Don’t let this heartbreaking story be yours.
HEAT STROKE
Heat stroke is a serious and life-threating condition for a French Bulldog. Now is the time to review the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and what you can do to treat or prevent them. If you see the symptoms below, act immediately to cool down your dog and get him/her medical attention.
Symptoms of heat stroke
- extremely heavy panting
- staggering
- loss of consciousness
- seizures, convulsions
- high body temperature (107°F+)
Your dog is having a medical emergency and needs to be cooled immediately! But careful with giving them water. If the airway is blocked from swelling, they could choke on the water. Give water in small amounts or wait till they have cooled down a bit before offering water.
Download an excellent article on how to keep your Frenchie cool and deal with heatstroke here.
