Because the Pug breed is short-nosed (brachicephalic) they are more prone to heat stress and exhaustion than other breeds. Pugs can become heat stressed within a short time on a hot day. Obviously, things to avoid with all dogs are to never leave them in a car or any other enclosure that does not have air flow coming throughout. Temperatures inside closed cars that are parked on a 75-80 degree day, can reach up to over 100 degrees inside the vehicle. Heat exhaustion can affect a Pug who is acclimated to a certain temperature and is suddenly removed from this enviroment and placed in a hotter climate or situation that they are not acclimated to.

Heat stroke signs:

Panting and increased heart, pulse rate and gums that are reddened. Your Pug may also have a very anxious, strained or expression that seems to stare.

Your Pug may vomit. Your Pug may collapse and then fall into a coma. If you were to take his rectal temperature, it may be 106-109 degrees F.

What to do:

It is best to immerse him in cold water or spray him down with cold water. Rub and massage his skin while flexing and pulling the legs outward to get blood circulation. You need to get to your Veterinarian impossible

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