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Dogs And Heatstroke: Know What To Look For And What To Do

Dogs are resourceful in terms of finding shade if you allow them to play outside during the heat of the day. Some might even dig a hole in the yard and lay in the cool dirt. However, if your yard doesn't have much shade, or if you have trained your dog not to dig, your dog could experience heat stroke if they play outdoors for too long. Since long-haired dogs have more hair covering their body, these small little fur balls have a higher risk of having a heat stroke.