Humans can regulate heat easily. What people usually do not realize, however, is that dogs can’t tolerate heat as much as we do. This makes it more dangerous for our fur friends if their owners are not too careful.
Leo, a labrador who weighs approximately 120 pounds, went on a hiking trip to Mount Olympus, Utah, with his fur dad. During their trip, the weather became hotter, and the poor dog began to experience signs and symptoms of overheating. The situation even worsened when Leo could no longer move by himself.
Leo’s dad tried helping by keeping the dog hydrated. Unfortunately, it was useless. He gave Leo water, but the water supply he brought wasn’t enough. As his pup’s condition did not improve, he then decided to call a search and rescue team. The rescue team didn’t waste time and went to the scene right away.
After drinking approximately five liters of water, Leo was still weak and was in bad shape. Because the pup was not strong enough, the rescuers load the pup on a litter. Several hours later, they were able to get the pup down Mount Olympus. He was then immediately taken to the vet.
On Facebook, the rescuers shared that Leo is already recovering. Despite this, Leo’s fur dad should be much more cautious in the future. This story also reminds fur parents that they should pay attention to their dogs, especially to the signs of heatstroke.
According to Leo’s rescuers, if fur parents are planning to go on a hike with their dogs, they should wait until the weather cools off. Although dogs love walking and playing outdoors, fur parents should be responsible enough not to let them out when the weather is too hot. Hopefully, fur parents would take this as a lesson to be careful of their fur babies’ health.
Credits to Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
