Moderate Heatstroke (104 - 106 degrees)

• 1). Get your dog to a cool place. Get him inside with the air conditioning or stick him in front of a fan. If you do not have access to either of these things, get your dog to the nearest shady spot such as a tree. If you have a piece of paper, make a fan and try cooling him off that way.
  
  
• 2). Keep track of your dog's temperature. If you have a thermometer, take your dog's temperature every few minutes until it starts to come down. If you do not have a thermometer, you can gently stick your finger on the insides of his armpits to see if his temperature is getting lower.
  
  
• 3). Offer your dog water or ice cubes. If your dog is severely over-heated, he may not want to drink. If this is the case, offer him an ice cube and see if you can encourage him to lick it.
  
  
• 4). Use cold cloths to cool his body. Put a couple of cool clothes in his armpits or in his groin to cool off his whole body. If you have access to a bathtub, you can put him in and add some cool water to bring his temperature down quickly. If you are outside and have access to a hose, try spraying him down.
  
  

Severe Heatstroke (107 degrees and higher)

• 1). Seek vet assistance immediately if your dog's temperature is above 107 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog with this high of a temperature is in grave danger. While you are on your way to the vet's office, place your pet in front of the air conditioner. If someone else is driving, which is advised, place a cotton ball full of alcohol immediately into his armpits and groin area. The alcohol will act as a cooling agent and will help reduce his temperature.
  
  
• 2). Bring along a frozen bag of peas or ice, whichever you have. Putting a cold ice pack on your dog's head or neck will also help reduce his temperature.
  
  
• 3). Offer him cold water or ice cubes. If you have an electrolyte balancing drink like Gatorade or Powerade that he will drink, it is good to offer it to him. It will re-hydrate him and replace electrolytes that he lost. If your dog is an outside dog, it may be a good idea to keep an ice tray full of these types of fluids. You can freeze a whole tray of Gatorade or Powerade.
  
  
• 4). Watch your dog very carefully and administer artificial respiration and CPR if the need arises.