Younger and senior animals, as well as animals battling illness, risk suffering from hypothermia. Veterinarians prioritize the health and safety of patients bordering the risk, as hypothermia can lead to heart failure, kidney failure, and death.
Veterinary staff must strategically treat hypothermia among their four-legged patients. Think about it. When humans suffer from hypothermia, doctors cover them with blankets, remove any wet clothing, and use warm compresses to bring the body back to a healthy temperature.
But animals wear a coat that doctors can’t remove. Dogs usually have three layers of fur, varying in breeds, with several hairs growing out of one follicle. Treating a wet dog is almost equivalent to treating a patient wearing three soaked cable-knit sweaters.
Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Dipl. ACVS wrote “25 Ways Staff Members Can Prevent Hypothermia,” outlining methods from wrapping paws in foil, to one of the most effective techniques - methodically pumping warm IV fluid to the patient.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Collier
Laura Collier has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida. She is the Marketing Manager at AIV, Inc.
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