will be joined by RON BASS
Ron sings, plays bass, keyboards and guitar.
Cru Wine Bar . 120 Turner . Beaufort
December 12, 2009 . 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Beaufort, North Carolina
Be sure to read this post and the link regarding heat stroke in canines.
Winston suffered an intense heat stroke this summer after walking to the waterfront. He collapsed after arriving home. My brother and I cooled him as best we could with the hose and a wet towel. Vomiting and diarrhea followed. He could hold his head up, but still couldn't move. As luck would have it, it was after hours, so he had to be transported, using a beach-towel sling to get him to the car, to the Emergency Vet in
Winston spent the next day at a local Vet. To avoid the trip back to
Winston didn't move - sleeping for 10 hours straight until he woke and went outside on his own. For the first time, he ate a little and drank some water. He actually walked to the car before being taken back to the Vet.
Winston is back to normal, but the experience caused me to do this post. I hope readers will take time to read and be aware of exactly what to do for canine heat stroke.
The important thing to remember - even if you think your dog has cooled down and improving - is that you can't see what's going on internally and it is absolutely VITAL that you seek medical attention.
In case this happens to your dog or one of your neighbors dogs, please read Heat Stroke (a good comprehensive), Google to find out more AND have Vet numbers handy, including the 444-1399 Emergency Vet number. It would also be a good idea to know the location of this