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Image of a French bulldog, a high-risk brachycephalic breed, panting heavily while exercising on a hot summer day, illustrating the danger of exertional heatstroke.

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It's Not Just Hot Cars: Dog Heatstroke Risks, Warning Signs & Emergency Response

Most owners know to never leave a dog in a hot car — but that's only part of the heatstroke story. Exertional heatstroke from exercise and play is actually the greater threat in many regions, and for flat-faced breeds or dogs with laryngeal paralysis, even a mild summer day can tip into a life-threatening emergency. Here's what the evidence actually says.

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