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10501 County Hwy S. South Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Phone: 715.382.4832 Fax: 715.382.4377 |
Pet Poison Helpline "Saving Pets' lives...24 hours a day, 7 days a week"
1-800-213-6680 or
www.petpoisonhelpline.com **Please be advised there is a per incident fee**
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Heat Stroke Kills Silently and Swiftly In dogs, heat is also released through panting. You will note that a hot dog will have an enlarged tongue while panting. This helps to increase the surface area through which heat can be dissipated. Heat lost in this way can contribute to an increase in the ambient temperature in an enclosed space. Lack of ventilation increases the temperature without allowing the body to effectively remove the excess heat. Cats are better able to cope with high temperatures but only within reason. They can usually tolerate higher body temperatures because of their desert origins and their ability to cool themselves through licking. Longhaired cats are less likely to release heat than shorthaired cats. |
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