Post by Adrianne on Feb 7, 2014 7:26:27 GMT
If your dog’s temperature is greater than 103 degrees F (40 deg C and above), you should call your vet. Dogs with high fevers above 106 degrees Fahrenheit are emergencies
To help bring your dog’s temperature down if it is dangerously high, you can apply a cool, damp cloth to his ears and feet. You can also use a fan on the damp fur to help lower the temperature.... monitor your dog’s rectal temperature as you do this, and stop the cooling procedure once it reaches 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although a lot of sources say that your dog should not be given aspirin to help reduce the temperature a small amount of aspirin is acceptable, and dogs can tolerate aspirin at the rate of 10g per 30kg.. However, this is a temporary measure and should not be administered more than once or twice.
If your dog is showing any or all of these signs, she probably has a fever.
• Lethargy
• Depressed mood
• Shivering
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Coughing
There are various illnesses and conditions that may make your dog have a fever. These include:
• Infection and/or inflammation caused by any number of bacterial, fungal and viral diseases.
• A low-grade fever for 24 to 48 hours after vaccination is not uncommon and results from the interaction between the injection and the dog’s immune system.
Consuming substances that are poisonous to dogs can result in increased body temperature
Taking your dog’s temperature is not difficult with a digital thermometer.... anoint the business end with petroleum jelly, Vaseline, or Baby Oil and gently insert it about 2 or 3 centimetres into the anus and wait for results. Most thermometers sold for this purpose will take less than 60 seconds to register.
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Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit
38.3 100.94
38.5 101.3
38.7 101.66
38.9 102.02
40.1 104.18
40.3 104.54
40.5 104.9
40.7 105.26
To help bring your dog’s temperature down if it is dangerously high, you can apply a cool, damp cloth to his ears and feet. You can also use a fan on the damp fur to help lower the temperature.... monitor your dog’s rectal temperature as you do this, and stop the cooling procedure once it reaches 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although a lot of sources say that your dog should not be given aspirin to help reduce the temperature a small amount of aspirin is acceptable, and dogs can tolerate aspirin at the rate of 10g per 30kg.. However, this is a temporary measure and should not be administered more than once or twice.
If your dog is showing any or all of these signs, she probably has a fever.
• Lethargy
• Depressed mood
• Shivering
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Coughing
There are various illnesses and conditions that may make your dog have a fever. These include:
• Infection and/or inflammation caused by any number of bacterial, fungal and viral diseases.
• A low-grade fever for 24 to 48 hours after vaccination is not uncommon and results from the interaction between the injection and the dog’s immune system.
Consuming substances that are poisonous to dogs can result in increased body temperature
Taking your dog’s temperature is not difficult with a digital thermometer.... anoint the business end with petroleum jelly, Vaseline, or Baby Oil and gently insert it about 2 or 3 centimetres into the anus and wait for results. Most thermometers sold for this purpose will take less than 60 seconds to register.
.
Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit
38.3 100.94
38.5 101.3
38.7 101.66
38.9 102.02
40.1 104.18
40.3 104.54
40.5 104.9
40.7 105.26
