Start with supplemental oxygen via a mask while performing your initial assessment. Start cooling him by spraying his body with cool water, putting cool compresses on his pads and running a fan close to him. It tends to drop the body temperature too quickly and can be dangerous if the patient were to arrest and defibrillating paddles were needed. If body temperature does not come down with these initial measures, a cold water enema can be given.
Owners complain their pet has become exercise intolerant.
There may be an increased effort or noise associated with inspiration. The animal's voice may have changed. There may also be gagging or coughing associated with swallowing food or water. An interstitial to alveolar pattern is seen in the left cranial and caudal lung fields. A heavy interstitial pattern is also seen in the middle and right caudal lung fields.