Do Dogs Get Altitude Sickness Or Is It Just People?

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Approximately 20% of people have some degree of altitude sickness and can’t tolerate high altitudes. Do dogs get altitude sickness or is it just people.

Do Dogs Get Altitude Sickness?

Indeed they do. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize it and often get their pets in situations that can’t really handle. This is especially unfortunate as you ...

What Exactly Is Altitude Sickness?

Many people mistake the term “altitude sickness” as just a more scientific name for fear of heights. That’s not at all the case, however. Fear of heights ...

Spotting altitude sickness early in your dog is often key for saving its life. If you can recognize the signs early on you may still have time to go back and even ...

Symptoms Of Altitude Sickness In Dogs

Do Dogs Suffer From This Problem More Or Less Depending On Their Breed?

It’s intuitive to think that some breeds will have an easier time going to high altitudes than others. After all, there are ...

How To Prevent and Deal With Altitude Sickness In Dogs?

When planning a hike or a long trek up the mountains with your canine pet, it’s always a good idea to prepare. This is especially true if  ...

Overexertion is a nasty companion of altitude sickness that you should also watch out for. With the reduced oxygen levels at high altitudes, walking becomes much more difficult and exerting.

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