Approximately 1 in 4 Owners Experienced Dog Heatstroke｜Most Common Initial Symptom: 'Abnormally Fast Breathing' (62.75%), Most Common Location: 'Daytime Walks' [Konokototomoni]
Konokototomoni, operated by Yuzuzu Co., Ltd., conducted a survey on dog heatstroke among 200 pet owners. Approximately 25.50% of owners reported their dogs had experienced heatstroke, with 'daytime walks' (64.71%) being the primary location. 'Abnormally fast breathing (panting)' was the top initial symptom (62.75%), and about 80% of owners actively implement heatstroke prevention measures such as shifting walking times.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 19:00
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The risk of heatstroke rises significantly during the hot season. While there is much awareness for humans, pet owners must also understand the heatstroke risks for their dogs. Therefore, Yuzuzu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Yuka Nakajima), operator of 'Konokototomoni' (https://konokototomoni.com/), which handles dog food and supplements manufactured in domestic factories with quality levels comparable to human food, conducted a questionnaire survey on 'dog heatstroke' targeting 200 adult men and women who own dogs.
1. Approximately 1 in 4 owners experienced dog heatstroke (25.50%)
When asked, 'Has your dog ever had heatstroke?', 51 respondents (25.50%) answered 'Yes', and 149 (74.50%) answered 'No'.
2. Most common initial symptom: 'Abnormally fast breathing (panting)' (62.75%)
Among the 51 owners who experienced their dog having heatstroke, the top symptom was 'abnormally fast breathing (panting)' (32 respondents, 62.75%). This was followed by 'lethargic' (25 respondents, 49.02%), 'excessive salivation' (18 respondents, 35.29%), and 'staggering gait' (18 respondents, 35.29%).
3. Most common location: 'Daytime walks' (64.71%)
When asked, 'Where did the heatstroke (or its signs) occur?', the most common location was 'during a walk (daytime)' (33 respondents, 64.71%). This was followed by 'inside the home' (7 respondents, 13.73%) and 'dog run' (5 respondents, 9.80%).
4. Most common summer walking precaution: 'Shifting time slots' (80.00%)
When asked about measures taken during summer walks, 160 respondents (80.00%) chose 'shifting to early morning or late night'. This was followed by 'frequent hydration' (114 respondents, 57.00%) and 'choosing paths with shade or grass' (91 respondents, 45.50%).
1. Approximately 1 in 4 owners experienced dog heatstroke (25.50%)
When asked, 'Has your dog ever had heatstroke?', 51 respondents (25.50%) answered 'Yes', and 149 (74.50%) answered 'No'.
2. Most common initial symptom: 'Abnormally fast breathing (panting)' (62.75%)
Among the 51 owners who experienced their dog having heatstroke, the top symptom was 'abnormally fast breathing (panting)' (32 respondents, 62.75%). This was followed by 'lethargic' (25 respondents, 49.02%), 'excessive salivation' (18 respondents, 35.29%), and 'staggering gait' (18 respondents, 35.29%).
3. Most common location: 'Daytime walks' (64.71%)
When asked, 'Where did the heatstroke (or its signs) occur?', the most common location was 'during a walk (daytime)' (33 respondents, 64.71%). This was followed by 'inside the home' (7 respondents, 13.73%) and 'dog run' (5 respondents, 9.80%).
4. Most common summer walking precaution: 'Shifting time slots' (80.00%)
When asked about measures taken during summer walks, 160 respondents (80.00%) chose 'shifting to early morning or late night'. This was followed by 'frequent hydration' (114 respondents, 57.00%) and 'choosing paths with shade or grass' (91 respondents, 45.50%).
FAQ
犬の熱中症を経験した飼い主の割合は？
犬を飼っている成人男女200人を対象とした調査で、約4人に1人にあたる25.50％（51人）が愛犬の熱中症を経験しています。
犬が熱中症になったときに見られる初期症状は？
最も多い初期症状は「ハァハァという異常に速い呼吸（パンティング）」で62.75％でした。次いで「ぐったりしている（49.02％）」、「よだれが大量に出ている（35.29％）」、「歩き方がふらついている（35.29％）」などが報告されています。
犬の熱中症はどこで発生することが多いですか？
調査対象者のうち、熱中症を経験した飼い主の64.71％が「散歩中（日中）」に発生したと回答しており、最も多い発生場所となっています。
多くの飼い主が実施している夏の熱中症対策は？
最も多い対策は「早朝や深夜に時間をずらす（80.00％）」です。次いで「こまめに水分補給をさせる（57.00％）」、「日陰や芝生のコースを選ぶ（45.50％）」が多くなっています。
コノコトトモニとはどのような事業ですか？
人間用の食品と同レベルの国内工場で製造されたドッグフードやサプリメントなどを提供するペットケア関連のサービスです。