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23rd July 2019
01:04pm BST

Vets in PDSA confirmed that Finlay had suffered heatstroke, a condition that is far more common when a dog is flat faced like Finlay is.
"These breeds can struggle to regulate their body temperature, especially on hot sunny days when dogs haven’t had a chance to acclimatise to the sudden rise in heat," said vet Terri Steel.
“We needed to bring down his temperature slowly to avoid the risk of shock which can cause organ failure.
"We treated Finlay by hosing him down with cool water and put him on a drip and oxygen therapy to combat shock. We also gave him a light sedative as he was struggling to breathe from stress.”
Once Finlay's body temperature had dropped to a safe number, he was returned to Shona.
He is now continuing his recovery under close supervision - and in the shade.
Steel said that while any dog can experience heatstroke, flat faced breeds such a Bulldogs, Pugs, and Shih Tzus are more likely to suffer in high temperatures due to the shape of their noses.
"It’s especially important to make sure they don’t overheat in the first place," she said.
"Obese dogs, those with very thick coats, dogs that are dressed up, very young pets, and those with breathing problems are also all at higher risk.”
Early signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats include:
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