ABSTRACT: With increasing summer temperatures and milder winters, the risk of heatstroke in dogs is growing. Veterinary nurses have a vital role in identifying high-risk patients and advising owners of the risks of heatstroke. Nurses are able to recommend preventative measures and first aid necessary to minimise the risk of heatstroke; in addition to increasing the chances of survival where heatstroke does occur. This article will provide an overview of the evidence that can be presented to owners during nursing consultations and the prognosis of patients presenting with heatstroke.

Author(s)

Emily J. Hall MA VetMB AFHEA MRSB MRCVS

Emily qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2007, and has worked in small animal first-opinion practice ever since. Emily now teaches veterinary nursing students on the Foundation Degree at Nottingham Trent University, and continues to work in practice at weekends.

Email: emily.hall@ntu.ac.uk

Anne Carter MRSB BSc (Hons) MSc PhD FHEA

Anne has a PhD in canine behaviour and welfare. She continues to research in the field of canine behaviour; welfare and the canine athlete at Nottingham Trent University Anne course leads the BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University, in addition to teaching on Anthrozoology and Animal Health & Welfare Masters courses.

Keywords: Heatstroke

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 31 (12) • December 2016 pp359-363

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