Heat stoke is a very dangerous syndrome that has a high mortality rate. Over half of severely affected dogs die regardless of medical care, so if you think that your dog has heat stroke, you should act immediately. It is important to understand that the actual heat is only the inciting cause of the entire deadly cascade of events.  The cells suffer from damage because of the heat and begin to release chemicals that start a series of inflammatory landslides … Continue reading Ask A Vet: I Think My Dog Has Heatstroke. What Do I Do Right Now?