According to Penny McCarty, Mesa County Animal Services director, signs of heatstroke in dogs include "rapid heartbeat, heavy panting, lethargy, lack of coordination, unconsciousness, glazed eyes and convulsions. A dog's normal body temperature is between 101 to 102.5 degrees; a dog can only withstand a high body temperature for a short time before suffering irreversible nerve damage, heart problems, liver damage, brain damage or even death."
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