Dogs Could Be Among ‘the First Victims of Climate Change’ – ‘Excessive panting, drooling, & lethargy

[rangerrebew]

Dogs Could Be Among ‘the First Victims of Climate Change’ – ‘Excessive panting, drooling, & lethargy’ from ‘increased risk of heat stress’
By Marc Morano
March 28, 2025
2:46 pm

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/familyhealth/could-dogs-be-among-the-first-victims-of-climate-change/ss-AA1BMiVP

By Kathleen Westbrook M.Sc. Climate Science

Heat Stress: A Growing Concern for Canines©wikimedia
As the planet warms, dogs face an increased risk of heat stress, which can have dire consequences for their health. Unlike humans, dogs do not have sweat glands all over their bodies; they primarily cool themselves through panting.

This makes them more susceptible to overheating, especially during heatwaves. A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine highlights a rise in heat-related illnesses in dogs, particularly during hotter months.

https://www.climatedepot.com/2025/03/28/dogs-could-be-among-the-first-victims-of-climate-change-excessive-panting-drooling-lethargy-from-increased-risk-of-heat-stress/

[rangerrebew]

There you go!  I wasn't aware there were norms for dogs on panting and drooling.

[Kamaji]

[GtHawk]

There you go!  I wasn't aware there were norms for dogs on panting and drooling.

Actually there are, but dogs also adapt to heat just like humans, and just like humans if you lock them in a car on a hot die they will suffer and possibly die🤷🏼‍♂️

But what about cats, and Opossums, raccoons, birds, etc., are they all gonna wait to suffer until after the dogs do, or is it just that the author thinks will tug at peoples hearts more?