Mysore/Mysuru, April 28 -- 2 more under treatment; Govt. Veterinary Hospitals on high alert

With temperatures hovering between 36degC and 38degC, heat stroke has claimed the lives of two pet dogs in the city, while two others are undergoing treatment at a private clinic.

A Golden Retriever named Rony, owned by Tejas of Vijayanagar, died around 5 pm on Apr. 26. Another dog, Sonu, a Beagle, died later in the night. Both had been rushed to Shree Pet Clinic in Vijayanagar, but did not respond to treatment.

Dr. Kiran Kundaragi of the clinic told Star of Mysore that both dogs succumbed to heat stroke. He added that two more pet dogs are currently being treated for heat-related complications, including kidney damage.

One of them, Boyla, a fo...