{"id":7423,"date":"2017-09-26T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2017-09-06T13:13:02","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T20:13:02","slug":"health-tip-september-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/health-tip-september-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Tip September 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Header&#8221; title=&#8221;Health Tip&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; header_fullscreen=&#8221;off&#8221; header_scroll_down=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; content_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; image_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_button_one=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; button_one_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_one_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_one_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_button_two=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; button_two_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_two_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_two_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; subhead=&#8221;September 2017&#8243;] [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heat Exhaustion!!!<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;03px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>By Sharon Cobert-Groves<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>How sweet the summertime is!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We get to enjoy various outdoor activities and events; experience the many joys of nature; and travel near and far to exchange love, and celebrate family reunions.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Not so fast!\u00a0 Summer is not over yet.\u00a0 Here in Arizona the heat can last well into October. So we all need to be aware of possible \u201cheat exhaustion\u201d in both ourselves and our pets.\u00a0 First and foremost\u2026.never, ever leave a child, person or pet in a car! Second rule:\u00a0 Follow the first rule!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Heat exhaustion can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures during which a person either doesn\u2019t drink enough fluids, or doesn\u2019t replace enough of the fluid he or she loses because of the hot weather.\u00a0 It is\u00a0milder than heat stroke. People at increased risk of heat exhaustion include the elderly, those with hypertension (high blood pressure), people who are overweight, children under 4 years old,\u00a0and those who work or exercise in a hot environment.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Warning Signs: <\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n-heavy sweating \u00a0-paleness -muscle cramps -tiredness \u00a0-weakness \u00a0 -dizziness -headache -nausea<\/p>\n<p>or vomiting -fainting \u00a0-cool and moist skin -fast or weak pulse rate \u00a0-fast and shallow breathing<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Important:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0I<strong>f heat exhaustion is untreated, it\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>may progress to heat stroke, which is much more serious.\u00a0 Therefore, if heat exhaustion symptoms get worse, or last more than one hour, immediate medical attention should be obtained.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>How do we treat possible heat exhaustion?<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>-drinking cool non-alcoholic beverages<br \/>\n-taking a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath<br \/>\n-being in an air-conditioned environment<br \/>\n-wearing lightweight clothing<br \/>\n-resting or a dip in the pool<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>PLEASE, DON\u2019T FORGET OUR FURRY FRIENDS.\u00a0 Remember, they have fur coats so Rule # 1: Never, ever, leave a pet in a parked car, even with the window cracked!\u00a0 This can be fatal!<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Remember, they have fur coats so Rule # 1: Never, ever, leave a pet in a parked car, even with the window cracked!\u00a0 This can be fatal!<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; dog fur is great protection against the cold, but can be a problem in hot weather.\u00a0 This is because dogs eliminate heat by panting. When panting isn\u2019t enough, their body temp rises.\u00a0We may not be aware of the fact that a dog has become overheated until symptoms suddenly develop.\u00a0\u00a0 A dog is overheated if his temperature is 103 degrees higher. A temperature of 109\u00a0\u00b0F (42.8\u00a0\u00b0C) is usually fatal. Heat stroke in dogs is a very serious condition and its onset can be sudden, escalating into an emergency situation in a matter of minutes potentially causing organ or brain damage and death. Dogs that are elderly, obese, or have a history of heart disease or seizures are more likely to suffer from heat strokes and may have a lower tolerance for increased heat.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some initial symptoms include:<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Some initial symptoms include:<br \/>\n<\/u>&#8211;<\/strong>Excessive or loud panting<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Extreme thirst<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Frequent vomiting<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>A bright red tongue and pale gums<br \/>\n-Skin around muzzle or neck doesn\u2019t snap back when pinched<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Thick saliva<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Increased heart rate<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Worsening signs are:<\/u><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Increased difficulty breathing<br \/>\n-Gums that turn bright red, then blue or purple<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Weakness and\/or fatigue<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Disorientation<strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<\/strong>Collapse or coma<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What should you do?<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong>Remove the dog from heat.\u00a0 Move indoors to an air-conditioned area.\u00a0 Restrict their activity until danger of heat stroke has passed.\u00a0 If you can, carry the dog rather than make him walk.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Allow them to drink cool water.\u00a0 Not cold water. Cold or ice water will slow the dog\u2019s cooling processes. Keep quantity small at first.\u00a0 Do NOT give animals human sports drinks.\u00a0 Unsalted chicken broth is acceptable if they won\u2019t drink water.\u00a0 If the dog won\u2019t drink on his own, wet his lips, gums, and tongue with water squeezed from a clean towel.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Cool down the animal with water.\u00a0 If it\u2019s coming from a hose, make sure water is not hot.<\/p>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;05px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Do not submerge dog under-water as he can lose temperature too quickly and lead to other complications. 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