1. Causes of fever in dogs
1. In daily life, there are many factors that cause fever in dogs. For example, when a dog is scratched or cut, or an ear canal infection, urinary tract infection, etc., or an abscess in a dog’s tooth, the dog’s body will try to resist, resulting in a rise in body temperature and a fever.
2. If a dog’s kidneys or lungs are infected by bacteria or viruses, it can also cause a dog to have a fever.
3. The ingestion of some harmful substances, such as poisonous plants, preservatives and foods that are harmful to dogs, can also lead to symptoms of fever in dogs.
4. Some dogs develop a fever after being vaccinated due to an overreaction of the body.
2. Symptoms of fever in dogs
1. Lethargy: If the dog has a fever due to infection, then Its body uses a large part of its energy to fight infection, so the dog usually feels tired and weak. At this time, the dog generally does not have any activity, and just wants to lie down quietly for a while. If the owner finds that the dog is suddenly lethargic and weak, be sure to check the dog’s physical condition in time.
2. Anorexia: The discomfort caused by the fever will suppress the dog’s appetite, so it is likely that he will not eat for several days, and he will not eat until his symptoms are relieved. Therefore, once the owner finds that the dog is not active in eating for a long time, he must take the dog to the hospital to check his body.
3. Increased body temperature: Because the normal body temperature of a dog is higher than that of a human, even if the dog does not have a fever, the body will be hot to the touch. Therefore, once it is found that the dog has symptoms of fever, do not measure the temperature with your hands, but use a thermometer, which is more accurate and convenient for timely treatment.
If the dog only has a slight fever, you can help the dog to cool down first, but if the dog has a high fever, it must be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately, otherwise it is easy to cause irreversible damage. as a result of. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
