How To Treat A Dog Fever
Introduction
If you have a dog and it is sick, here’s what to do.
Identify when your dog has a fever
Your dog can have a fever when he is sick. Fever is not a disease itself, but rather it is a symptom of illness. It’s important to note that if your dog has a high temperature (more than 103°F), then he or she may be experiencing some sort of infection or other condition. A fever can be caused by various diseases, including viral infections and bacterial infections.
A high temperature indicates that your pup’s body is fighting off an infection—whether it’s the flu or canine distemper virus (CDV).
Take your dog’s temperature
To take your dog’s temperature, use a rectal thermometer and place it into their rectum. The thermometer will show you how hot they are. If you don’t have a thermometer, then you can check their gums by pressing the tip of your finger against either side of their mouth until you feel the right spot. This should tell you how much fever they’re running (if any).
Make sure it is a fever
To make sure your dog is actually getting a fever, take his temperature. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the back of your hand to test how hot he feels. A normal body temperature for dogs is 99°F to 102°F (37°C to 39°C). For every degree drop in temperature below normal, add 1 point on the scale. For example, if it’s 85 degrees outside and it feels like 80 to you when you touch your dog’s side—that’s 80-degree heat index! A low-grade fever might be higher than that but not by much.
If he has a fever and no other symptoms, give him some time to rest and recover on his own before going through treatment options below or calling your vet for advice on what else could be going on with him—it could be something serious!
Reduce your dog’s fever and make them comfortable
If your dog has a fever, you should treat it as quickly as possible. The sooner you act, the better their chances of recovering from their illness and getting back to normal.
- As soon as you notice that your dog is sick, take them to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. The vet will be able to give them medication or other treatments that can help reduce the fever and make them comfortable while they recover from whatever sickness they have.
- You can also use things like cold compresses and ice packs to cool down your dog’s body temperature if needed until professional medical assistance arrives on scene at home or elsewhere nearby where this may be necessary for immediate treatment needs without delay due to distance limitations since many veterinarians are located far away from most people’s homes which makes traveling difficult especially when trying not being able to afford gas prices nowadays so it is important that any type
Call the vet
If your dog has a fever, it is important to call the vet. If your pet is lethargic and/or has other symptoms of illness such as diarrhea or vomiting, it is also important to call the vet. In all cases, if you are unsure about how severe the temperature elevation is, contact your veterinarian for advice on what course of action to take.
There are many ways you can help your sick pet.
If a dog has fever, you should bring them to the vet. If your dog is unwell, it is important that they receive timely treatment from a qualified professional.
There are many things that you can do to treat your dog while they are sick and get them back on their feet as quickly as possible.
- Make sure they are comfortable
- Give them medication
- Give them fluids
- Feed them food
Conclusion
Remember, if you are ever in doubt about whether or not your dog has a fever, or if you have questions about how to treat it, call up your vet for advice. They’re the best person to speak with about this issue and can make sure you’re doing everything right.