At the Lake

Signs of hypothermia: shivering lethargy stiff muscles pale gums lack of coordination or stumbling fixed and dilated pupils low breathing & heart rates collapse57 After a cold swim: Dry your dog with towels and get him warmed up. If you’re not at the cabin, then crank up the heat in your car to a toasty level.  Once towel dried, burrito your dog in a cozy warm blanket.  Offer your dog a warm drink – milk or chicken broth are good options (similar to how we sip a hot cocoa when we’re chilled) If the shivering persists for 30-45 minutes after […]