My dog gets tired fast after playing. Is she okay or too hot?

It could just be you are doing too much with Kitty, and she is tired and taking a break. Gradually increasing activity can help, as well as providing plenty of breaks. If this is a new or sudden symptom for her, or she seems in distress after exercise (wheezing, turning pale, struggling to get about, etc) then it is best to have her examined by your vet for exercise intolerance and to try and find a cause.

If you have a thermometer you can take her temperature to check if she is overheated. You can lubricate the thermometer with vaseline/ky jelly/ or similar lubricant and insert about an inch into the rectum. If her temperature is over 102.5 then it is high. If she is acting lethargic and not eating or drinking well then these symptoms are concerning and should be investigated by a vet. There are many possibilities for these symptoms because they are so general. The vet may be able to narrow down causes with an exam, or they may need to do bloodwork on your dog for a better idea of the cause. If her temperature is high then she could have a fever or if it is very warm in your house could be suffering from heat stroke. You have done the right thing bathing her in cool water and providing a fan but she still needs to see a vet because there can be long term consequences such as severe GI irritation and infection if a dog has suffered heat stroke.

I'm not sure what you mean, but if Snowflake is getting ill after activity such as vomiting, panting, extreme lethargy, etc, then it is best to schedule a vet visit to rule out any issues that could be causing it. If you're noticing a pattern with the illness after a certain activity, trying a different activity (once she gets a clean bill of health from your vet) may help reduce these instances.

I'm very sorry Sadie isn't feeling well! I can understand they you might be worried, but it is a good sign that she is eating every meal and drinking water. Lethargy is a very general sign of illness, and it can be caused by many different things such as systemic illness, infection, injury, or inflammation. I would monitor her for now, and if she is still lethargic in 24-48 hours, I would take her into the vet for a health check.

Dogs can handle the heat fine if they are lazy and not expending much energy. You can give him cool water with a small amount of chicken broth in it to encourage drinking, or add some water to his food. Using a fan to circulate the air may cool you both. Take him for a slow walk tonight after it cools down. It doesn't sound like there is anything wrong, he'll probably perk up when it cools down. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Houdini.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the increased water drinking is only after playing (no matter the length of time) in 95 F weather then that is normal. That is hot weather for a thick coated dog. I would limit his time outside to only 5-10 mins when it is that hot. At this time I do not think he needs blood work. If he is drinking a lot with minimal activity in the cool weather then maybe he does. Good luck!

Hello. As long as Mike is still eating, drinking, and playing later in the day I would assume he is just tired. If it was very hot out today then you may want to have Mike checked out, but if he is eating, drinking, not vomiting, and not having any other problems you can keep an eye on him for now.