Louisiana Pet Owner Warning: This Heat Could Kill Your Dog

Several Shreveport-Bossier Residents are Spending More Time Outside With the Recent Power Outages.

It's better to be outside with a fan than inside in a hot muggy house. The heatwave that has swept through the Bayou State is relentless and while most people know what to look out for when it comes to themselves, many of us are forgetting about our best buds with four legs.

My Dog Doesn't Care What the Temperature is Outside.

My dog Olive is stoked to go outside and wants to run to her pee spot like there's a competition. Her energy is second to none, but her love of the outside world concerns me because of the heat. Why is it so hot already? It's not even August yet.

Right Now Is the Time to Be On the Lookout for Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pets.

Heat exhaustion in dogs can lead to some serious and potentially fatal conditions.

How Can You Tell if Your Dog is Suffering From a Heat Stroke?

An early sign can be as simple as your dog not turning to look at you when you call them over. What should you do? Immediately move your dog to a cooler area, either indoors where there is air conditioning, my dog and I hung out on the kitchen floor, or you can take your dog under the shade under a fan.

The Humane Society of the United States lists off potential heatstroke signs like:

• glazed eyes
• weakness
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• excessive drooling
• a rapid heart rate
• dizziness or lack of coordination
• fever
• lethargy
• loss of consciousness 

Remember to limit your dog's exercise and always check the asphalt, burnt paws are a serious issue that a lot of owners overlook.