{"id":1678,"date":"2022-09-02T07:24:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T07:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petsmao.com\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:49:16","slug":"how-to-tell-if-a-dog-has-a-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/how-to-tell-if-a-dog-has-a-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell If A Dog Has A Fever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Noticing the symptoms of ailments affecting your dog can be tricky, even if it\u2019s something as simple as a fever. If your dog has a high temperature, it\u2019s usually just because they\u2019ve been active. There are a number of other symptoms you might notice, though, if your dog does have a fever.&nbsp;But what are those symptoms, and what would cause a dog to get a fever in the first place? Read on for the answers to both of these questions and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-720x405.jpg\" alt=\"How To Tell If A Dog Has A Fever\" class=\"wp-image-1735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240-1568x882.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CD-blog-images-2022-09-02T151735.240.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-causes-a-dog-to-get-a-fever\">What Causes A Dog To Get A Fever?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#get-to-know-the-normal-temperature-for-your-dog\">Get To Know The Normal Temperature For Your Dog<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-fever-symptoms\">How To Tell If Your Dog Has A Fever: Symptoms&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#high-temperature\">High Temperature&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other-symptoms\">Other Symptoms&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion-how-to-tell-if-a-dog-has-a-fever\">Conclusion: How to Tell if a Dog has a Fever<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-a-dog-to-get-a-fever\">What Causes A Dog To Get A Fever?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of fevers in dogs are caused by either an immune or an inflammatory response. When it comes to exact causes, it can vary. It may be an infection, which can occur when a dog is exposed to harmful bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of infections that could cause a fever in dogs: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/coconut-oil-for-dog-ear-infection\/\">ear infections<\/a><\/strong>, viral infections, UTIs, diseases borne from ticks, or infections of the dog\u2019s internal organs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another cause could be <a href=\"https:\/\/iloveveterinary.com\/blog\/neoplasia-in-dogs-cancer-pet-owner-questions-answered\/#:~:text=Neoplasia%20in%20dogs%20refers%20to,things%2C%20they%20grow%20and%20die.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">neoplastic<\/a>, which can result in the growth of either malignant or benign tumors. Fever is a common symptom of cancer, particularly lymphoma or leukemia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could also be an immune mediated cause, which refers to when the dog\u2019s immune system has become compromised, which would lead to an immune response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of things that can indicate that a dog has a fever. In a moment we\u2019ll break these down in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"normal temp for dog\" class=\"wp-image-1626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Get-To-Know-The-Normal-Temperature-For-Your-Dog.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-to-know-the-normal-temperature-for-your-dog\">Get To Know The Normal Temperature For Your Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you suspect that your dog has a fever, it\u2019s going to be hard to make any conclusions from their temperature if you don\u2019t know what their normal temperature is, when they\u2019re healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal temperature can differ depending on the breed, but the average temperature is between 100.4 to 102.5 degrees F.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you work out what <em>your <\/em>dog\u2019s normal temperature is? To do this, you\u2019ll need to take their temperature with a rectal thermometer (when they\u2019re feeling well, of course). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"amalinkspro-img-link apilink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BDFZCSV?tag=walkiesandwhiskers-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-alp-asin=\"B07BDFZCSV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51hs2OGEa-S._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" alt=\"iProven Pet Thermometer (Termometro) for Accurate Fever Detection, Suitable for Cats\/Dogs, Waterproof Pet Thermometer, Fast and Accurate Measurements in 20 Seconds - DT-K117\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><style type=\"text\/css\">.amalinkspro-cta-wrap.cta-id-DefaultCTAButton .amalinkspro-cta-btn{border:none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tborder-radius: 360px;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbox-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground: #f0c14b;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f7dfa5, #f0c14b) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcolor: #111;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpadding: 15px 30px;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttransition: all 100ms;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth: auto;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmin-height: 50px;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tline-height: 50px;\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttext-decoration: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-family:'poppinsregular';}.amalinkspro-cta-wrap.cta-id-DefaultCTAButton .amalinkspro-cta-btn:hover{background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f5d78e, #eeb933) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);}<\/style><span class=\"amalinkspro-cta-wrap aligncenter cta-id-DefaultCTAButton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07BDFZCSV?tag=walkiesandwhiskers-20&amp;linkCode=osi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" class=\"amalinkspro-cta-btn apilink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-alp-asin=\"noasin\">Buy on Amazon<\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather not, you can always just wait until your next routine checkup at the vet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re taking your dog\u2019s temperature yourself, it\u2019s important that you make sure they remain calm throughout the process. You can do this by feeding them treats throughout, or by having someone else gently hold them still.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As we said, you\u2019re going to need to use a rectal thermometer, so you must first make sure that it\u2019s properly lubricated with lubrication gel or lubrication jelly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re sure your dog is calm, lift up their tail gently (if it\u2019s that kind of tail) and locate the rectum, which will be just under the dog\u2019s tail. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert the lubricated thermometer up to the metal coated tip. At this point you can lower the tail.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on your thermometer and wait for around 10 to 30 seconds, until the thermometer displays a reading. Then, gently remove the thermometer and clean it. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you later suspect your dog of having a fever, you\u2019ll be able to take their temperature in the same way, and compare this temperature to their normal temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that the temperature of your dog will vary throughout any given day. For example, they\u2019ll tend to go up a little during the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be beneficial to keep track of your dog\u2019s normal respiratory rate, pulse, and capillary refill time. Having all this information on hand should make it easier to detect when your dog is unwell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Take a Dog&#039;s Temperature with a Thermometer (Simple Method)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TSagCwdXJS4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-fever-symptoms\">How To Tell If Your Dog Has A Fever: Symptoms <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-temperature\">High Temperature <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntersville.carolinavet.com\/site\/huntersville-veterinary-blog\/2020\/12\/30\/fever-dogs-causes-symptoms-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">temperature that tends to indicate a fever in dogs<\/a> is at least 103 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don\u2019t have a rectal thermometer, there are other ways to find out the temperature of your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they won\u2019t be as accurate as knowing the exact temperature, they should still give you a good indication of a fever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take your dog\u2019s temperature by feeling their ears and their paws. Normally, a dog\u2019s ears and paws should feel just a little warmer than your hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they feel more than slightly warmer, your dog may have a fever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check the dog\u2019s nose for signs of green or yellow discharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a symptom of an infection, which would also be causing the dog\u2019s fever. Get in touch with a vet as soon as you can if you suspect that your dog has an infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dog\u2019s gums can also be an indicator of a fever. If your dog is sufficiently calm, open their mouth gently with two hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If their gums look dry or feel warm, and if they\u2019re redder than they usually look, it may mean your dog has a fever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final way you can check your dog\u2019s temperature without using a rectal thermometer is by checking their groin and their armpits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay your dog on their back and gently feel their groin area and their armpits. If they feel hot, swollen, or both, this is also a symptom of a fever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-symptoms\">Other Symptoms <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a dog has a fever, it\u2019s common for them to exhibit symptoms like panting, lethargy, or shivering. Often fevers are caused illnesses, in which case your dog may also be experiencing coughing, diarrhea, or vomiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also notice that they\u2019re drinking more than they usually do &#8211; but even dogs with fevers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/why-is-my-dog-not-eating-but-drinking-water\/\">often eat their food as they normally would<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-how-to-tell-if-a-dog-has-a-fever\">Conclusion: How to Tell if a Dog has a Fever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to tell whether your dog has a fever or not is by taking their temperature. This can be done with a rectal thermometer, or by checking their nose, mouth, groin &amp; armpits, and ears &amp; paws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms include panting, lethargy, and shivering, and if your dog has a fever caused by an illness, they may also be experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, and coughing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do suspect your dog of having a fever, consult with a vet immediately. There\u2019s no reason to be worried, but it could be a sign of a number of illnesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"taking the dog&#039;s temperature\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cJ-cwassLVU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692012812602\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you tell if a dog has a fever by touch?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ears and nose of a dog are often good indicators of their body temperature. If they feel warmer than usual, it could suggest a fever. : The belly and paw pads can also provide some indication of body temperature. If they feel excessively warm or hot, it might be a sign of fever. Feeling your dog&#8217;s body temperature with your hand can give you a general idea, but it&#8217;s important to note that the most accurate way to determine a dog&#8217;s temperature is by using a rectal thermometer specifically designed for pets.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Noticing the symptoms of ailments affecting your dog can be tricky, even if it\u2019s something as simple as a fever. If your dog has a high temperature, it\u2019s usually just because they\u2019ve been active. 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