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Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below 98F (36.7C). It can result from cold exposure or be a sign of serious illness such as diabetes, heart failure, shock, or severe infection.
Key Facts
- Normal pet body temperature: 98-102.5F
- Below 98F requires urgent veterinary attention
- Causes: environmental cold exposure or metabolic conditions (kidney failure, heart failure, shock)
- Cats and small dogs are especially vulnerable
- Treatment: move to warm environment, warm blankets (dryer-warmed), hot water bottles
- Do not use blankets or heating pads that are too hot; risk of burns
- Excess superficial heat can cause blood vessel dilation and worsen shock
- Hypothermia contributes to shock and organ failure
- Species: dogs and cats
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Dehydrationโรค
Often accompanies hypothermia
Diabetes Mellitusโรค
Metabolic cause of hypothermia
Drowningโรค
Drowning victims lose body heat rapidly
Dystociaโรค
Newborns are highly susceptible to cold; room should be 85F
Heart Diseaseโรค
Heart failure can cause hypothermia
Shockโรค
Hypothermia is both a cause and sign of shock