{"id":3322,"date":"2020-01-22T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=3322"},"modified":"2020-02-05T02:55:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T07:55:05","slug":"hypothermia-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/hypothermia-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Weather Danger: Hypothermia in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cold weather is something we all have to deal with in the Midwest, and this includes our pets. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to understand the signs of hypothermia in dogs and its prevention. Aside from being unpleasant when you have to go outside, very frosty days can spell trouble for pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothermia is not so uncommon in our four-legged friends. It is a higher risk for dogs left outside most of the time in winter, but dogs in cold buildings or small dogs that are outside too long are also at risk of suffering hypothermia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/a> is here to help you learn more about hypothermia and what you can do to keep your pet safe this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hypothermia in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hypothermia is a dangerous lowering of a pet\u2019s internal temperature. It occurs when a dog is exposed to cold temperatures over a period of time. The colder the temperature, the fewer the minutes needed to develop signs of hypothermia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothermia can occur in humans, but dogs, especially small dogs<\/a>, are more susceptible to cold weather<\/a> emergencies. When your pet\u2019s core temperature drops below its normal range of between 100.5 and 102.5 F, symptoms of hypothermia start to occur. Hypothermia can be fatal if intervention and raising of the body\u2019s core temperature don\u2019t happen in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Hypothermia in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pets who are exposed to prolonged cold weather are most at risk of hypothermia. The smaller the pet, the faster the process of possible frostbite and hypothermia. Pets who are ill are also at greater risk. The symptoms of hypothermia in dogs range from moderate to severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n