Symptoms of Dog Fever: Clinical Manifestations Explaine

Section 1: How to Determine If Your Dog Has a Fever

1. Observe your dog's mental state. Is it as lively as usual, or do you notice signs of listlessness, dullness, or a lack of responsiveness? You may also notice that your dog's nose is significantly dry and cracked, unlike its usual moist appearance.

2. Look out for a decrease in appetite, selective eating, refusal to eat, or a sudden preference for drinking cold water.

3. Check for normal bowel movements.

4. Inspect your dog's eyes for swelling, discharge, or cloudiness.

5. Use a thermometer to measure your dog's rectal temperature or the temperature on the inner side of its thigh.

6. Normal Dog Temperatures: Puppies typically have a normal temperature range of 38.5 to 39°C, while adult dogs range from 38 to 39°C. Mediumsized dogs have a normal range of 38.5 to 39°C for puppies and 38 to 38.5°C for adults. Large dogs have a normal range of 38.2 to 39°C for puppies and 37.5 to 38°C for adults. In summary, a dog's normal body temperature is around 3839 degrees Celsius. If your dog's temperature exceeds 39.5°C, it indicates a fever.

Section 2: Treatment Methods for Dog Fever

1. When your dog has an infectious fever, it's important to eliminate the source of infection and maintain a clean living environment for your pet.

2. Ensure your dog is wellprotected from the cold if it has a fever due to a cold.

3. Visit a veterinarian to administer a feverreducing injection to your dog.

4. Use alcohol to wipe your dog's paw pads, belly, and ears to help cool them down quickly. Alternatively, you can wrap ice cubes in a towel and place them on your dog's belly for about a minute, repeating this process several times.

These are the symptoms and treatment methods for dog fevers. As a pet owner, it's crucial to take precautions against colds during changing weather, to prevent your dog from catching a cold and to prevent potential health issues.

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