When a dog has a fever, can we notice it? Is there any way to tell if the dog is having a fever? And what should you do after you have a fever or pay attention to any other signs? Dogs are like children, and they all hope that they can be well and stay healthy and safe.
1. How to judge that a dog has a fever?
1. First look at the temperature of the dog. The temperature must be the main basis for a dog's fever. The normal body temperature of a dog is between 37.5 and 38.5 degrees, and the puppies will be a little higher. If the dog's temperature exceeds 39.5 degrees, it means that it is really having a fever.
2. Mental status of dogs
If a dog is always jumping around and suddenly finds that it becomes strange. It is not as active as usual, like the dog always lying on its lie, or when you are yelling enthusiastically, it has no reaction. At this time, it may be that it is in discomfort.
3. Dog appetite status
For dogs, food is extremely tempting, so the change in appetite is actually very obvious. If you find that it suddenly has no interest in food and just lick it a few times and then leave, you should pay special attention, as your body may be in a state.
4. Changes in the nose of a dog
As long as the dog is uncomfortable, the alarm on the nose will come quickly. If the dog's nose is dry and hot, it means that it may be in physical discomfort, but the dog will secrete mucus and keep the nose moist, so it cannot be used as an accurate basis.
2. Post-treatment methods for dogs with fever
1. Send to the hospital immediately
After all, many owners are not doctors themselves, but they are important roles that can immediately reduce the risk of dogs' life. When they find that the dog is having a fever, they should be sent to the hospital immediately. Do not delay, otherwise the dog may be lost.
2. After the fever medicine taken by a person is confirmed that the dog really has a fever, before sending the dog to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, the dog can take antipyretics that humans can take. The antipyretic drugs used by aspirin and Tylenol can be used by the dog, so the dog can take the medicine first and then sent to the hospital.
3. Wipe with alcohol
After learning that the dog has a fever and is sent to the hospital for treatment, he should use alcohol to wipe the dog's feet, belly and ears with alcohol, and place it on the dog's belly with an ice bag, pick it up after a minute, put it on after a while, and do it repeatedly.
3. Other matters about dog fever
1. Other methods of judgment
Many owners are not very good at judging the temperature of the dog, but in fact, if you observe carefully, you will find that in addition to the rise in temperature, there are other symptoms, such as the dog's breathing will become more rapid, and the belly and white eyeballs will be redder than usual.
2. Professional doctors visit the doctor
Although we know that after the dog is confirmed to have a fever, even if we know what methods to help the dog deal with it, we still have to send the dog to the hospital for treatment. After all, we are not doctors and there is no way to accurately diagnose the cause of the dog's illness, so it is very important to send the dog to the hospital.
3. Pay attention to dogs at any time. Once dogs get sick, they all have obvious symptoms that can be discovered. Therefore, when taking care of dogs, you should always pay attention to their performance. No matter how busy they are, you should still check their condition. After all, dogs are our heart and soul.