Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs

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Especially good to know for Working Dobes.​

Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs​

By
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal

September 24, 2024

Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs | IVC Journal

Prevent hyperthermia in dogs during high-intensity activities. Learn about effective cooling methods to protect your working dogs.

ivcjournal.com

 

[jazzies mum]

Especially good to know for Working Dobes.​

Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs​

By
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal

September 24, 2024

Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs | IVC Journal

Prevent hyperthermia in dogs during high-intensity activities. Learn about effective cooling methods to protect your working dogs.

ivcjournal.com

A very interesting article. It explains also why Jazz learned this method of cooling from an early age. Totally self taught. Our summer temperatures are 40c plus for weeks!

 

[Ddski5]

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My phone alarms and has a big red warning when clicking on this link. So for those that can’t go to this and want the just of the article:​

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Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs​

By
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal
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September 24, 2024

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Study Design​

This randomized, crossover study assessed four distinct cooling protocols after exercise: (1) neck chemical ice packs, (2) wet (22 °C) neck towels, (3) wet (22 °C) axillae towels, and (4) voluntary head immersion (“dunking”) in 22 °C water. Following the cooling interventions, dogs were monitored during a 40-minute rest period to evaluate the effectiveness of each method in reducing core body temperature.

Findings​

The findings were significant. The voluntary head dunking method, which included controlled water ingestion, resulted in the lowest mean core temperature within the first 5 minutes post-exercise. This method was the only cooling protocol that prevented an initial post-exercise temperature rise. All methods ultimately enabled the dogs to return to baseline temperatures, but the dunking protocol excelled in providing rapid cooling.


The study concluded that trained voluntary head dunking with limited water ingestion is the most effective cooling method for dogs experiencing exercise-induced hyperthermia in field situations. This technique is particularly beneficial for dogs with normal mental status, allowing them to pause panting and effectively cool down.

Clinical Relevance​

The principle of “Cool first, transport second” is crucial in mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with acute heat injuries. The trained voluntary head dunk serves as a practical solution when whole-body immersion is not feasible. It effectively prevents post-exercise temperature rises and rapidly reduces core body temperature within the first critical minutes.

 

[Ddski5]

A very interesting article. It explains also why Jazz learned this method of cooling from an early age. Totally self taught. Our summer temperatures are 40c plus for weeks!

Does Jazz immerse her entire head?

I know Freyja will dunk up to her eyes not really drinking water but more biting with a full mouth grasp at it.

 

[jazzies mum]

Does Jazz immerse her entire head?

I know Freyja will dunk up to her eyes not really drinking water but more biting with a full mouth grasp at it.

Jazz will dunk her head up to her ears, and blow bubbles from her nose. Also she will rinse her mouth with some jaw flapping. If there is no water to lay in she uses a bucket to get her head wet followed by her front feet!

 

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My phone alarms and has a big red warning when clicking on this link. So for those that can’t go to this and want the just of the article:​

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Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs​

By
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal
-
September 24, 2024

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Study Design​

This randomized, crossover study assessed four distinct cooling protocols after exercise: (1) neck chemical ice packs, (2) wet (22 °C) neck towels, (3) wet (22 °C) axillae towels, and (4) voluntary head immersion (“dunking”) in 22 °C water. Following the cooling interventions, dogs were monitored during a 40-minute rest period to evaluate the effectiveness of each method in reducing core body temperature.

Findings​

The findings were significant. The voluntary head dunking method, which included controlled water ingestion, resulted in the lowest mean core temperature within the first 5 minutes post-exercise. This method was the only cooling protocol that prevented an initial post-exercise temperature rise. All methods ultimately enabled the dogs to return to baseline temperatures, but the dunking protocol excelled in providing rapid cooling.


The study concluded that trained voluntary head dunking with limited water ingestion is the most effective cooling method for dogs experiencing exercise-induced hyperthermia in field situations. This technique is particularly beneficial for dogs with normal mental status, allowing them to pause panting and effectively cool down.

Clinical Relevance​

The principle of “Cool first, transport second” is crucial in mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with acute heat injuries. The trained voluntary head dunk serves as a practical solution when whole-body immersion is not feasible. It effectively prevents post-exercise temperature rises and rapidly reduces core body temperature within the first critical minutes.

Yes, my desktop computer does the same thing for some reason.
there is a link just down the page to click on.

I go to it on my phone with no problem.