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When a dog exercises, its body generates excessive physiological heat that causes its body temperature to rise beyond the normal core body temperature ranges between 99.5°F to 102.5°F. The Eukanuba staff has put together charts to address the three stages of heat-related illness in active dogs: heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
“HRI can impact any dog in a hot, confined space with inadequate ventilation and cooling, exercise induced HRI is more prevalent.”
Source: Eukanuba Sporting Dog via Retriever Journal, July 24, 2024. Link.
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