Viral posts circulating on Facebook incorrectly advise that you should never pour cold water on an overheating dog. But this is not what experts say. In emergency situations “any water is better than no water”.
focuses on heat-related illness in dogs, told us: “Any water cooler than the dog’s current body temperature is better than no water at all as a cooling aid.
Dr O’Neill added that it was crucial to ensure"the dog’s airway is protected to avoid the risk of aspiration , especially if the dog is unconscious or has breathing difficulties.”opting for cool water over cold water in order to avoid shock but adds: “In a true emergency, any water is better than nothing.”to “gently pour water over their whole body, start slowly so they don’t panic, but aim to soak their whole body as calmly and quickly as possible.
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