Understand the Differences in Living Habits Between Pet Dogs

Are you familiar with a way to judge whether a dog has a fever? That is to touch his nose. If the nose is cold and wet, then the dog does not have a fever. If the nose is hot and dry, then the dog has a fever. In fact, the body temperature of dogs is higher than that of humans. Most dogs have body temperatures between 99.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. From this, it can be judged that the method of determining whether a dog has a fever by touching the dog"s nose is not so completely accurate. So what methods can we use to accurately measure the dog"s body temperature? The following article will provide you with several methods.

 

You need to prepare a pet-specific electronic thermometer to measure the dog’s body temperature

1. Make sure that the dog is quiet and that there is no exercise before starting the temperature measurement.

2. You can apply lubricating fluid on the thermometer so that you can send the thermometer into the dog’s rectum.

3. Look for the rectum, which is directly under the dog’s tail.

4. Wait 20-30 seconds, read the value.

 

Common symptoms in dogs with fever

1. Vomiting and diarrhea.

2. Cough, runny nose or discharge from eyes.

3. Limp or swollen joint pain.

4. Pale or bright red gums, swollen lymph nodes.

5. Abdominal pain, neck or body pain.

 

Causes of fever in dogs

1. Bacteria or virus infection.

2. The dog has eaten something poisonous.

3. Infections of body organs, including ear infections, urinary tract infections.

 

 

If your dog"s body temperature is higher than 102.5°F and lower than 103°F, you can use a cold bath for your dog, or you can dab an alcohol cotton ball on his ear flaps and paw pads. If your dog"s temperature rises to 103°F, take him to the vet. Exceeding 106°F may endanger the dog"s life and may cause lasting damage to the dog"s internal organs.