Cold Exposure in Dogs

Hypothermia

When a dog is exposed to cold for a long time, its body temperature falls, leading to hypothermia. Low body temperature can lead to near fatal or fatal complications for the dog. Immediate treatment is essential to prevent this.

How to Treat Hypothermia?

The first step is to warm the dog by wrapping it in a blanket, rug, jacket, etc. Place the dog in a warm place and if it is wet, dry it as much as possible. Then check the rectal temperature.

If the rectal temperature is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), the dog is not really hypothermic. To raise the temperature to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), keep the dog warmly wrapped, and give an oral dose of glucose solution made up of 4 teaspoons honey or sugar dissolved in 1 pint of warm water. The glucose solution will prevent the dog’s sugar levels from falling too low.

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