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Heat stroke in dogs

With the arrival of the summer months comes the danger of our canine companions developing heat stroke, however heat stroke is not solely the result of dogs being left in cars, it can be exercise-induced too.
This collection lists a number of BSAVA resources to help you treat heat stroke patients successfully.
Last updated 2025.
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Hot Dogs – using UK emergency care veterinary records to identify risk factors for heat-related illness in dogs
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024Authors: Sian Beard, Emily Hall, Jude Bradbury, Anne Carter, Sophie Gilbert and Dan O’NeillClinical abstract presented at BSAVA Congress 2024. See full text for abstract and see clinical abstract sessions for a recording of the presentation. Abstracts are presented as supplied and have not been edited.
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How to…
Approach heat stroke in dogs: Duke’s case Author Kerry RolphKerry Rolph of Ross University, St Kitts, discusses the approach to this all too common presentation in time for summer.
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Heat stroke
BSAVA Webinar LibraryAuthor Simon HagleySimon Hegley provides a refresher on the causes and underlying mechanisms of heat stroke, together with examination and treatment approaches. This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA’s Learn@Lunch series. Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.
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Regions Now: Hot Dogs - Managing heat-related illness (heatstroke) in dogs
BSAVA Webinar LibraryAuthors: Emily Hall and Jude BradburyThis course/session will use recent research on heat-related illness (HRI) in UK dogs to update veterinary practitioners on the risk factors, grading, and management of this potentially fatal condition. In the pre-work we will review the ‘normal’ temperature range for dogs using different measurement modalities before exploring the pathophysiological impact of hyperthermia on the canine body. These fundamentals will scaffold our live interactive online session exploring application of the VetCompass clinical grading tool for HRI in dogs which veterinary practitioners can use to aid decision making. Lastly, we will be providing practical advice on educating clients to protect their dogs and prevent this condition as well as the most effective ways to treat HRI when it does occur. Regions Now sessions are free to BSAVA members and available for non-members to book - visit the Regions page of the BSAVA website for details of future Regions Now events. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.
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Clinical conundrum
A collapsed Boston Terrier Author Max ForemanMax Foreman, of Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, invites Companion readers to consider a collapsed Boston Terrier.
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Hyperthermia and pyrexia
BSAVA Manual of Canine PracticeAuthor Sarah PackmanA raised rectal temperature is a common finding on physical examination. It is important for the clinician to determine the cause of the raised rectal temperature and to differentiate pyrexia from hyperthermia. This chapter considers history, clinical signs, physical examination, diagnosis and differential diagnoses and treatment.
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