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With the arrival of the summer months comes the danger of our canine companions developing heat stroke, however heat stroke is not solely the result of dogs being left in cars, it can be exercise-induced too.

This collection lists a number of BSAVA resources to help you treat heat stroke patients successfully.

Last updated 2025.

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    • Hot dogs: latest updates in heat related illness
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2025

      Heat-related illness (heatstroke) is an uncommon, but potentially life-threatening condition predominantly affecting our canine patients in hot and humid weather. Reviewing the latest evidence on heat-related illness presentation, clinical grading and emergency triage (including the sometimes controversial topic of first-aid cooling advice.), this session aims to empower the whole veterinary team with tools to better recognise and support dogs with heat-related illness right from the first point of contact.

    • How to…

      Approach heat stroke in dogs: Duke’s case
      Author Kerry Rolph

      Rolph-Kerry.gif  of Ross University, St Kitts, discusses the approach to this all too common presentation in time for summer.

    • Heat stroke
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      Author Simon Hagley

      Simon Hegley provides a refresher on the causes and underlying mechanisms of heat stroke, together with examination and treatment approaches. This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA’s Learn@Lunch series. Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

    • Regions Now: Hot Dogs - Managing heat-related illness (heatstroke) in dogs
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      Authors: Emily Hall and Jude Bradbury

      This course/session will use recent research on heat-related illness (HRI) in UK dogs to update veterinary practitioners on the risk factors, grading, and management of this potentially fatal condition. In the pre-work we will review the ‘normal’ temperature range for dogs using different measurement modalities before exploring the pathophysiological impact of hyperthermia on the canine body. These fundamentals will scaffold our live interactive online session exploring application of the VetCompass clinical grading tool for HRI in dogs which veterinary practitioners can use to aid decision making. Lastly, we will be providing practical advice on educating clients to protect their dogs and prevent this condition as well as the most effective ways to treat HRI when it does occur. Regions Now sessions are free to BSAVA members and available for non-members to book - visit the Regions page of the BSAVA website for details of future Regions Now events. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

    • Clinical conundrum

      A collapsed Boston Terrier
      Author Max Foreman

      Foreman-Max.gif , of Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, invites readers to consider a collapsed Boston Terrier.

    • Hyperthermia and pyrexia
      BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice

      Author Sarah Packman

      A raised rectal temperature is a common finding on physical examination. It is important for the clinician to determine the cause of the raised rectal temperature and to differentiate pyrexia from hyperthermia. This chapter considers history, clinical signs, physical examination, diagnosis and differential diagnoses and treatment.

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