Mysore/Mysuru, April 26 -- With summer temperatures reaching 36degC to 37degC across the city, the dangers of heat stroke among pet dogs have come into focus following the death of a Golden Retriever.

Rony, a seven-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Tejas of Vijayanagar, collapsed after a dog show held at Kuvempunagar yesterday afternoon. By around 3 pm, the dog had taken seriously ill and was rushed in a pet ambulance to Shree Pet Hospital. Despite immediate emergency care, Rony succumbed to heat stroke by 5 pm.

Veterinarians say, dogs are highly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses as they cannot sweat effectively and rely primarily on panting to regulate body temperature. During hot and humid conditions, especially in peak afternoon ...