{"id":45343,"date":"2023-08-03T20:25:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justrussel.com\/en\/?post_type=blog-post&#038;p=45343"},"modified":"2023-08-03T20:25:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:25:56","slug":"when-does-a-dog-have-a-fever","status":"publish","type":"blog-post","link":"https:\/\/justrussel.com\/en\/blog\/when-does-a-dog-have-a-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"When does a dog have a fever?"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"editor_notices":[]},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-45343","blog-post","type-blog-post","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"heading-post","_acfe_flexible_toggle":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","wysiwyg-wysiwyg":"Here's the translation of the text:\r\n\r\n<b>Just like humans, dogs can sometimes experience fever. Your dog can feel very bad and unhappy because of it, which breaks your heart. It is difficult to assess what to do best when you think your dog has a fever. But fortunately, we have some advice. So keep reading and find out what fever is, what the symptoms and causes are, and how to handle it best.<\/b>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>What is fever in dogs?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We speak of <\/span><b>fever <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">when your dog's body temperature <\/span><b>rises due to illness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. While playing, your four-legged friend can sometimes become overheated, but don't worry, in that case, he does not have a fever.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h3><b>What is a normal body temperature for a dog?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The normal body temperature of a dog is between <\/span><b>37 and 39\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which is higher than that of humans. The temperature of puppies is slightly higher, around <\/span><b>39.5\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>When does a dog have a fever?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A dog has a fever when its body temperature is <\/span><b>higher than 39.5\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Between 39\u00b0C and 39.5\u00b0C, we speak of an elevated temperature. Your pet may feel quite miserable at this point, and we recommend visiting the veterinarian.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>Why does a dog have a fever?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main causes of fever in your dog are:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A<\/span><b> viral infection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: can be caused by, for example, intestinal viruses, liver problems, or an infection somewhere in the body<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>parasitic infection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: think of diseases like Leptospirosis, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justrussel.com\/blog\/leishmania-bij-honden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leishmania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and Giardia<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>bacterial infection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: often occurs in the lungs, skin, or intestines<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you want to be well informed about the most common dog diseases? Be sure to read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justrussel.com\/blog\/honden-ziektes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">this blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>What are the symptoms of fever in a dog?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main <\/span><b>symptoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of fever are:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Panting without having run or played<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shivering<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eating less or not at all<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Warm ears or a warm, dry nose<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lethargy, sluggishness<\/span><\/li>\r\n  <li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Red eyes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>How can I measure fever in my dog?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To determine if your dog has a fever, it is best to apply some <\/span><b>vaseline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to the thermometer first. Then gently insert it about <\/span><b>1 to 2 centimeters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> into the anus and wait for the result. For measuring your dog's fever, you can use <\/span><b>any thermometer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h3><b>Can I measure fever in a dog without a thermometer?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don't have a thermometer, you can measure your dog's temperature by feeling his <\/span><b>ears or paws with your cheek or the back of your hand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If they are much warmer than your skin, there is probably something wrong. Checking your beloved pet's nose can also help you further. A cold and wet nose usually means everything is okay with your dog. But a <\/span><b>warm and dry nose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> likely indicates that he probably has a fever.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2><b>What treatment should a dog with a fever receive?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog's body temperature does not decrease, the veterinarian will prescribe <\/span><b>fever-reducing medication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The vet may also recommend medication against a specific pathogen. Your dog's recovery may take a few days, but sometimes it can take weeks or months. So don't worry too quickly if the healing process is not lightning fast.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h3><b>What can I do to reduce fever?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can try to lower your dog's fever by cooling his <\/span><b>paws and ears with a lukewarm soaked cloth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Also, make sure your furry friend continues to <\/span><b>drink <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to prevent dehydration. 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