how can you tell if your dog has a fever. what are some symptoms
2006-09-28 10:40:07 · 18 answers · asked by charmed_guess 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is not a good way, unless they are running a VERY high fever, and your best bet is to feel their ears. Touching the nose or the fur is not a good way to tell. If you really want to know, take his temperature rectally. A normal dog temperature is 100.0-102.0. Because they are naturally warmer than us, dogs usually feel like they are running a fever, but in fact, may be normal. I have clients come in every day and tell me they think their dog is running a fever because they felt the dog or the dog's nose and it was warm, but it was actually normal.
So, my advice, don't listen to all the myths and take his temperature with a thermometer, rectally. That way you will get an accurate answer. Good Luck.
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2015-01-09 12:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by ✔ Rayman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warm nose...not as active...maybe eating less...if you think there is a possibilty that your dog has a fever, you need to get it to a vet immediatly! Sometimes a fever is only a side affect of something much serious!!
2006-09-28 10:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ashlee S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your dog has a fever his nose will be warm and dry if the fever doesn't go away you should take him to a vet I hope your dog is ok.
2006-09-28 11:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by shellygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry :( These things can happen so fast, just like a snake bite. Your dog might seem ok but the next thing you know, they are gone. I lost 2 dogs to a snake a couple of years ago. Both died within 1 hour :(
2016-03-15 00:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a veterinary hospital and the best way to tell is if he is panting (trying to cool down) or if he feels really warm. Depending on the size of the dog, the dogs temperature shouldnt go below 99.9 or go above 102.5-103.5 if it does, you should seek veterinary help. I hope this helps!
2006-09-28 11:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lethargy; dry, warm nose; reluctance to eat or drink; no playfulness.
If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, you need to have it checked by a vet soon, please.
2006-09-28 10:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋