What do you give a dog for a fever?

Well, well, well. It seems your dear furry friend is feeling under the weather; I mean feverish! Before you start freaking out that Fido’s head might fall off or something equally unlikely and absurd happens (hey, stranger things have happened), let me assure you: it’s okay!

Dogs get sick just like us humans do. And like us, they require treatment to recover quickly from their illnesses. If you’re here reading this article seeking advice on what to give your pup with a fever – congratulations! You’ve landed in the right place.

Here are some areas we will cover:

  • How to Know if Your Dog Has A Fever
  • The Causes of Dog Fevers That Might Require Medical Attention
  • What Home Remedies Can Help Reduce Your Dog’s Temperature Naturally?
  • Over-The-Counter Medication Options Available To Treat A Canine Fever
  • Remember To Consult With Your Vet First
    So Let’s Discuss:

How to Know if Your Dog Has A Fever

First things first: Does my dog even have a fever? Well, it can be tough determining whether fido has a temperature higher than usual because unlike humans who can tell by placing their hand against our forehead or necks and instantly diagnose ourselves as having feverish temperatures above average… dogs don’t vocalize how they feel with words so much bummer.

So aside from asking him directly “Fido …do u haaf faaevur?” since he won’t respond anyway (duuhh) … then paying close attention to his behavior would help determine this quite better (Amirite?) Here are few warning signs that indicate your pet pooch may be experiencing warm temperature symptoms due to an underlying condition.

  1. Vomiting
  2. Loss of appetite
  3. Sneezing/ coughing /breathlessness/ WHEEZING (that one is really difficult for pronunciation and makes you feel like an asthma patient..hehe)
  4. Warm skin to the touch
  5. Lethargy or fatigue
  6. The Shivering Dog Syndrome (yes that exists! And I am not kidding)
  7. Snotty nose , watery eyes and mucus-y sheen around their mouth and nostrils, trying to keep them controlled with any random cloth near by available.(Stressful much?)

Here are some causes of dog fevers that might Require Medical attention

Sometimes, just giving your pupper a new ball from PetSmart won’t sort everything out when it comes to alleviating his feverish symptoms.

Given how smart dogs are, often exhibiting stoicism which means they don’t complain too much about pain (unlike our whiny buddies as humans) because it can neither be articulated nor measured in any way…wow they are superheroes!, here we highlight more serious underlying issues affecting your canine pal’s overall disposition:

  1. · Serious viral infections such as Distemper, Parvo virus or tick-borne diseases for instance.
    2· Bacterial infections such as Salmonellosis caused by salmonella contaminating water source.
    3· Canine Heat Exhaustion due forthrightly to overexposure under direct sunlight and vigorous activities- at least fido needs his afternoon siesta.
    4· Internal organ disease: With organs failing specifically the liver, kidneys amongst others fido may exhibit waves of fever accompanying other related health defects.

Now Down To Business: What home remedies Can Help reduce Your Tech Temperature Naturally?

Don’t fret yet! There’s still hope in taking matters into your own hands naturally….or using great tips from Gramps around yonder!

You must understand however natural approaches work slower than drugs off stores shelves so brace yourself on patience; if there lies another identifiable issue with your furbaby’s health, seek medical attention when possible.

It is important to always remember that improving ‘lower body temperature’ can’t be achieved through multiple layers of comforters or heaters like us as humans would do. Instead there are home remedies that work exceptionally well for calming warmed up puppies ears down:

  • · Ensure proper hydration by providing water bowls filled to the brim in strategic positions around his playground.
  • Coconut water; has immense rehydrating benefits which helps regulate warm temperatures and likewise prevents dehydration risks
  • · Offer ice chips, especially if your dog won’t drink much water(he needs some slushing around too)
  • Damp wrappings over crucial parts of their bodies (head/the neckpouch/under legs) will help wick away trapped heat from seizures of high fever
  • A cool bath can also do the trick!

Over-The-Counter Medication Options Available To Treat A Canine Fever

Alright folks , let’s delve deeper into those artificially enhanced medications (when necessary) being sold off on shelves provided a licensed veterinarian has confirmed it’s okay to go with such approach however briefly summary shall bring these points home :

1 Ice packs : Embarking in walking trips outside during rainy evenings AND giving great cuddles under duvets provide just enough cooling therapeutic effects as even standard cold packs will have once they’re placed strategically at various pressure points depending on need.
2 Aspirin for dogs treated appropriately (dosage dependent upon size and breed) but never give ibuprofen or Tylenol unless (:drumrolls:) you prefer visiting an emergency room.
3 Finally acetaminophen tablets (needs prescription before use so call rn) designed specifically for dogs therefore suitable solution stores got not chocolates

Of course, taking a proactive approach towards canine illnesses should become part of normal activities surrounding pet care more often given it’ll ultimately put less strenuous demands on both fido and fur-parent humans. Take care everyone, stay well (including them dogs)!

Random Posts