veterinarians have their hands full with cases of heat stroke on the rise among pet and stray dogs the heat is taking a toll on the health of canines dr lohith hd of bangalore pet hospital said i see an average of five to six cases every day the other day a pet parent brought his golden retriever which had almost collapsed because of heat stroke it is more common among hairy dogs like retrievers st bernards and even pugs ive had a few cases of huskies as well but one should know that a heat stroke occurs gradually and uncontrolled breathing is one of the first signs dogs with thick coats like bulldogs huskies and even pugs are making a beeline for pet clinics dr nagesh reddy b vet at jeeva pet clinic jp nagar said we are seeing 1015 cases of heat stroke per week with pugs bulldogs and huskies topping the list the most common mistake most pet parents make is to leave dogs outside under the hot sun after giving them a bath avoid travel and give them plenty of fluids to keep them hydrated dr pavan kumar of cessna lifeline veterinary hospital examines five to six dogs with heat stroke symptoms daily he has an inpatient rottweiler whose top skin is burnt completely he said any kind of animal that is exposed to sunlight for long periods is prone to heat stroke constant panting dullness and lethargy are signs of heat stroke breeds kept outside are more prone to a stroke especially those with black coats his advice keep your pet indoors as much as possible and groom them often pouring some water over them every now and then would keep them cool while pet dogs usually have someone watching over them strays are completely dependent on any strangers kindness found wandering on the streets of ulsoor dots named by her feeders is heavily pregnant and flops down under a tree near a popular eatery on ulsoor road we try to keep water and food for her every day said rushitha l who works nearby