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The weather is also hot now, but dog fever is still relatively common, so how should we judge whether the dog really has a fever? The following are a few ways you should learn, don't make a mistake and feed your dog medicine!

1, body temperature rise
To determine whether the dog has a fever, the most direct point is to measure the body temperature. Normal body temperature of dogs: 38.5 to 39 degrees for puppies, 37.5 to 38.5 degrees for adult dogs. If you doubt it, you may want to take a measurement. Measure the temperature of the rectum (at the anus), so that you can more accurately know the current temperature situation.

2, shortness of breath
Under normal non-exercise conditions, the dog's breathing is relatively uniform, but if the dog is not exercising, but also breathing is more rapid, it breathes heavily when panting, exhaled breath is hot, and drink a lot more water than usual, it is worth drawing our attention to the dog may be fever Oh.

3, loss of appetite
In general, normal dogs, their appetite is relatively strong, but the fever dog, there will be a loss of appetite, even if the food is sent to them, but no movement Oh, it will at most smell, look, and do not want to eat, this is also the phenomenon of dog fever Oh. If the dog's appetite is lost because of the season and other circumstances, you can buy some probiotics to regulate its gastrointestinal Oh, also conducive to improving the dog's appetite.

4, lethargy
If the family dog is always active, but suddenly the dog becomes sullen, less active, always lying down, and even when you call it, it has no response, always lethargic, then it may be unwell, one of the reasons is fever, oh, to pay attention to up.

5, dry nose
If the dog has a fever, the nose will obviously appear dry and hot, and the ear tips will be very hot, when touched with the hand, it will feel very hot, and the dog will become very fond of drinking water, dry nose and skin, at this time, also need to take the temperature of the dog.

In fact, if the dog has a fever, we need to give them to cool down and treatment Oh. We can first use physical cooling, with a hotel rub the dog's belly, armpits, small foot pads, etc., and also let the dog drink more water, and then we can send the dog to the hospital for timely medical treatment. In addition, the dog's diet, we better also buy some protein-rich dog food to feed, so that you can also supplement the dog's nutrition, adequate nutrition, better health!

Two, signs of fever in dogs, in addition to taking the temperature, you can also look at the nose

Generally speaking, the normal body temperature of dogs is 38.5 to 39.5 degrees Celsius, which is slightly higher than the human body temperature. When a dog's body temperature is higher than 39.5 degrees Celsius, we think the dog has a fever. For owners, knowing when their dog has a fever, and knowing what they can do for their dog when it has a fever, especially in the summer, seems especially useful.

1, dog fever for many reasons
In everyday life, the causes of dog fever may be various.

For example, when a dog is scratched or cut, dog ear infection, dog urinary tract infection and dog tooth abscess, the dog's body will think to resist the infection, when the dog's body temperature will rise and fever may occur. When a dog has an organ infection, such as a kidney or lung that is infected by a persistent bacteria or virus, it can also cause a fever. Also, if a dog is careless and ingests harmful substances, such as roadside poisonous plants, preservatives, and foods that are harmful to dogs, it can also lead to a fever. There is also a situation in which the dog after vaccination, because the body overreacts, can also lead to fever.

2, the symptoms of dog fever
When the dog has a fever, the dog's body is in a feverish state, and its will also show some symptoms.

Dogs become tired: the body is fighting the infection of the animal will be very tired. All the energy that their body has stored is used to fight the disease. Because of the high energy consumption, they become weak and tired.

Dogs become anorexic: A fever can create an overall sense of illness in dogs, making the animal feel ill and can suppress the animal's appetite, causing the dog may not want to eat for days.

The dog's body temperature rises: If your dog is hot to the touch, especially the abdomen and ears are hot, it is important to examine it further.

3, check the dog's body temperature
As mentioned above, the normal body temperature of a dog is 38.5 to 39.5 degrees Celsius, and if the dog is above this temperature, we consider it to be feverish. Check whether the dog has a fever, you can first feel the dog's nose, if the dog's nose is moist, the dog is generally fine. If the dog's nose is hot and dry, generally the dog is feverish. If you want to further determine, a more accurate method is to use a special thermometer for dogs, insert the thermometer into the dog's rectum until the mercury ball of the thermometer stabilizes before stopping to see the readings, so as to determine whether the dog is feeling ill.

4, the dog fever can first help the dog cool down
When the dog is found to have a fever, we can do something to make the dog cool down? The first thing you can do is to cover your dog's paws with a wet towel around them. Then, you can try to get your dog to drink some water and observe your dog's condition. To make sure your dog is well hydrated, you can give him some ice cubes near him to help cool him down when he refuses to drink. If the dog's condition does not improve, it is recommended to take the dog to the veterinarian promptly.

5, enhance the dog's immune system
On a daily basis, if we can help our dogs boost their immunity, we will also reduce the chances of fever in dogs. One is to improve the dog's diet, avoid overeating, also avoid the dog eat too fat, try to give the dog a nutritionally balanced diet. The other is to take your dog to exercise more often. Daily exercise not only expends your dog's excess energy, but also effectively improves your dog's overall mental state and makes him healthier!

Three, once you touch your dog's body temperature is higher than a human, is your dog running a fever?

A fever is defined as a body temperature that is higher than the normal range for a healthy animal. Time and experience can tell us what these ranges are. Fever itself is not really considered a disease, but rather a response of the immune system to the threat of disease. A fever can be beneficial to a sick animal because it reduces the rapid division of bacteria and enhances the body's immune system response. However, a fever that is too high or prolonged will require treatment.

Causes of fever in dogs
A variety of diseases and conditions can cause your dog to have a fever. These include.

Infection. This can have many causes, including bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Infections can be in any part of the body, such as the lungs (pneumonia), kidneys (nephritis), brain (encephalitis), or even skin infections. The symptoms you see will depend on the focus of the infection and the underlying cause. Some infections, such as fungal infections, can affect several parts of the body at the same time.

Vaccination. A low-grade fever 24 to 48 hours after vaccination is not uncommon and is caused by the interaction between the vaccine and the dog's immune system.

Toxins. Consumption of substances that are toxic to dogs can cause an increase in body temperature when a dog eats the wrong things.

It is important for dog owners to be able to recognize when their dog may be running a fever so that they can get to the vet in a timely manner.

Symptoms when a dog has a fever
1. Lethargy
Animals whose bodies are actively fighting infection will feel tired. All of their reserve energy is being allocated to the immune system. Their bodies are using up energy and resources to fight, so they often don't want to do anything, become lethargic, and also find a cool place to rest. If you think your dog is lethargic, especially if he has any specific signs of illness such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing or a runny nose, he may have a fever and needs to see his vet.

2銆丄norexia
Some people think it refers to the human disease, anorexia nervosa, but in fact "anorexia" is a medical term that refers to a patient who does not eat for various reasons, and is not the same as anorexia. A fever can certainly produce a feeling of discomfort and a feeling of appetite suppression. But it is not normal for a dog to not eat food at all for several days. Sometimes, a meal not eaten is not a concern, but a long time to eat not interested in the dog, should go to the vet.

3, the dog touched "very hot" is not necessarily a fever
Many owners will touch the dog's body and think that the dog feels feverish because it feels a little warmer than their own body temperature. But the dog's body temperature is already higher than humans, between about 38.5 to 39.5 degrees Celsius, so often mistaken by the owner for a fever, but in fact this is the normal body temperature of dogs. The body temperature of a sick dog can be measured with a human thermometer used rectally. The thermometer can only be inserted into the rectum up to the end of the silver bulb. When the body temperature exceeds 40.5 degrees Celsius, the dog has a high fever.

Of course using a thermometer for dogs is several times more difficult to be given to small children. It is recommended that the owner can touch the dog's ears and stomach more often to feel its normal body temperature. This way when a dog has a fever, it is able to detect the symptoms of fever early without relying on a thermometer. When a dog has a high fever, the most important thing is to keep it quiet before sending it to the doctor for treatment, and if the dog has a chill situation, it must be kept warm.