As people's attention to pet health continues to increase, dog health issues have also become one of the hot topics. Among them, fever is one of the common health problems in dogs, and it is also a headache for many pet owners. So, why do dogs have a fever? How do we deal with it?
1. The cause of fever in dogs.
Infection: The most common cause of fever in dogs is infection, such as cold, distemper, parvovirus, etc.
Inflammation: Inflammation of certain parts of the body, such as arthritis, gastroenteritis, etc., can also cause fever in dogs.
Vaccine reactions: Some dogs may experience a brief fever after vaccination.
Other causes: heat stroke, poisoning, tumors, etc. can cause fever in dogs.
2. Symptoms of fever in dogs.
Elevated body temperature: A normal dog's body temperature is generally around 385℃-39.2 if the dog's body temperature is over 395, it may be a fever.
Mental malaise: Dogs with a fever will show symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite.
Shortness of breath: Fever can cause shortness of breath in dogs because the body needs more oxygen to maintain normal metabolism.
Dry nose: A dog with a fever will have a dry nose because the body loses more water.
Other symptoms: Different** may cause the dog to have different symptoms, such as coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
3. How to deal with a dog's fever.
Cool your dog: If your dog has a fever, you can use a wet towel or ice pack to apply it to your dog's forehead, foot pads and other parts to help your dog cool down.
Drink plenty of water: Fever can cause your dog to lose more water, so give your dog plenty of water to maintain its water balance.
Dietary adjustment: If the dog with a fever has a loss of appetite, you can feed the dog some easily digestible food, such as chicken, rice, etc.
Seek medical attention in time: If the dog has a fever that lasts for a long time, or has other symptoms, it is necessary to take the dog to the veterinarian in time to avoid delaying the condition.
In conclusion, fever in dogs is a common health problem, but if not treated promptly, it can have serious effects on your dog's health. Therefore, pet owners should pay close attention to the health of their dogs, and once they find that their dogs have a fever, they should take timely measures to help their dogs recover their health.