how do i know my dog has a fever? how to treat it?

nose will be dry and warm, it will pass itself keep out of heat

my dog gets fever all the time after his shots is nothing to worry about feel there head and if it feels hot then most likely he has a fever but just like people you just have to wait it out. dont worry your dog will be fine

You can take a rectal temperature with a fever thermometer. Most DO go up high enough. Just remember to NEVER let go of the thermometer while you are taking the temperature. A dog can pull it into their rectum via muscle contractions.

Normal temperature is 101.5 to 102.5. Anything over 103.5 should result in a vet consultation. Do not try to treat the fever on your own until you have a vet’s recommendation. It is important to know the CAUSE of the fever before appropriate treatment can be prescribed.

your dog will be extremely warm but to know if its got a fever the dog will either be confused or lethargic. give lots of water if it can drink it, keep in a cool place but first and foremost send it to the vet to be treated. the vet will determine what is causing the fever and treat it.

The most accurate way to check a dog’s fever is via a rectal thermometer, but if you can keep the dog still and stick a thermometer under their arm (in their “armpit”) to get a reading, it will still be fairly accurate.

Just like in humans, if a dog has a temperature, it’s an indicator that the body is trying to “burn” something out of its system. Usually fever means infection, but sometimes it can mean virus too. If the dog does have an unusually high fever (over 102 degrees F) check for other signs of illness — wheezing, runny nose, cough, decreased appetite, abnormal thirst (increased or decreased), seeming “extra tired”, etc. Also check to make sure he doesn’t have any open lacerations that have become infected.

If you see any additional signs of illness, you should call your vet and schedule an appointment before it gets worse. If it’s just a fever, he could just be overheated, stressed about something, or have a small 24-hour dog “bug”. Keep an eye on him and check his temp again before bed, and again in the morning. If it persists, it might be a good idea to call the vet on Thursday morning.

Note: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES give your dog ibuprofen or other drugs intended to reduce fever in humans. Acetaminophen can do a lot of damage to a dog. Give him lots of cool water and try to keep him comfortable, but do NOT medicate. Leave that to the vet.

Good luck!