Do Cush dogs run hotter due to raising cortisol levels?
It has been pretty hot the last few days, close to 100 degrees. I realize that those of you who are shoveling snow right now are not too sympathetic! Buddy has had a hard time cooling himself down enough to go to bed. AC is on during the day, so it's not that hot! It cools down in the evening so it's comfortable by bedtime, but he continues to pant heavily. I have been reluctant to buzz him down because his hair doesn't grow back as quickly anymore. It looks like I need to go ahead and do it tomorrow. Buddy only gets his Trilo in the morning and has been doing great. Could he need twice a day dosing? He is due for his ACTH test around the 9th. Due to administering state testing, I won't be able to get it done until about a week or so later, unless it's an emergency, of course. The heat always bothered him, but not usually this much. I am about ready to put him in the pool!!! Buddy has been fine all day until now, which is 10:00 PM. He has been whimpered a few times in the last half hour or so. I gave him a body massage to see if there were any painful areas, he go no indication of any pain. Any thoughts?
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy