The Mahoning County Dog Warden shared Monday that it received two phone calls about dogs that died out in the heat.
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio - The Mahoning County Dog Warden shared Monday that it received two phone calls about dogs that died out in the heat.
According to a release, one was from the dog’s owner who wanted the Mahoning County Dog Warden to come pick up the body, and the other was from the Youngstown Police Department. The temperature Monday reached 90 degrees, making it impossible for dogs to even find a cool spot in the shade. The Mahoning County Dog Warden said any dog tied outside for more than a few minutes was at risk in the extreme heat.
According to the Peconic Bay Animal Hospital in New York, progression of a dog’s suffering during a fatal heatstroke typically includes the following stages:The dog will frantically pant and drool as their body struggles to cool down. Their heart rate spikes to dangerous levels, and they will feel dizzy and intensely thirsty. As dehydration sets in and the circulatory system begins to collapse, the dog’s gums and tongue will turn bright red or purple from a lack of oxygen.
Tissue begins to die, leading to violent, often bloody, vomiting and diarrhea. The dog will experience severe confusion, staggering, and total physical weakness. As the brain swells and blood flow to vital organs decreases, the dog may suffer from uncontrollable seizures and eventually lose consciousness. The central nervous system shuts down, leaving the dog in a coma before their heart and respiratory system ultimately fail.
Heatstroke is a highly time-sensitive medical emergency that escalates from the first signs of excessive panting to fatal organ failure in a matter of minutes. The two dogs are the only ones the county dog warden knows of, but it said it fears that there will be more it will never know about. Mahoning County Dog Warden said what happened Monday is unacceptable, beyond cruel and heartbreaking to think about.
Anyone who witnesses animal cruelty or neglect should immediately contact your local county dog warden or police department to report the abuse.
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